Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
camptotricha
ID:
426510

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Wright

Source:
wcs

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Anales Acad. Ci. Méd. Habana 8: 82 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425842

Common Names

  • Camptotricha Hairgrass
  • Camptotricha Speedwell
  • Camptotricha Veronicas

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Description

Fuirena camptotricha (also called Slender Spikerush, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It grows in wet soils, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Fuirena camptotricha is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control. It has attractive blue flowers and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fuirena camptotricha is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, oblong seed with a pointed end. The seedlings are small, green, grass-like plants.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fuirena camptotricha is a perennial grass that grows in clumps. It is native to Australia and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It has deep green leaves and produces small, white flowers in late summer and early autumn. Propagation is best done by division in early spring or late summer. The plant can be divided into several sections and replanted in the same area.

Where to Find Fuirena camptotricha

Fuirena camptotricha is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida, and can be found in moist soils.

Fuirena camptotricha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fuirena camptotricha?

Fuirena camptotricha

What type of plant is Fuirena camptotricha?

Grass

Where is Fuirena camptotricha found?

South America

Species in the Fuirena genus

Fuirena abnormalis, Fuirena angolensis, Fuirena arenosa, Fuirena bernieri, Fuirena boreocoerulescens, Fuirena breviseta, Fuirena bullifera, Fuirena bushii, Fuirena camptotricha, Fuirena ciliaris, Fuirena claviseta, Fuirena coerulescens, Fuirena cuspidata, Fuirena ecklonii, Fuirena felicis, Fuirena hirsuta, Fuirena incompleta, Fuirena incrassata, Fuirena lainzii, Fuirena leptostachya, Fuirena longa, Fuirena microcarpa, Fuirena moritziana, Fuirena nudiflora, Fuirena nyasensis, Fuirena obcordata, Fuirena ochreata, Fuirena oedipus, Fuirena pachyrrhiza, Fuirena ponmudiensis, Fuirena pubescens, Fuirena pumila, Fuirena quercina, Fuirena repens, Fuirena rhizomatifera, Fuirena robusta, Fuirena sagittata, Fuirena scirpoidea, Fuirena simplex, Fuirena simpsonii, Fuirena somaliensis, Fuirena squarrosa, Fuirena stephani, Fuirena striatella, Fuirena stricta, Fuirena swamyi, Fuirena tenuis, Fuirena trilobites, Fuirena tuwensis, Fuirena umbellata,

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Charles Wright (1811-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Wright' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:308448-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].