Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuspidata
ID:
426648

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roth) Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 2: 187 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425980

Common Names

  • Cuspidata Fescue
  • Cuspidata Grass
  • Fuirena cuspidata

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Description

Fuirena cuspidata (also called Spiny Umbrella Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows in clumps. It has long, thin leaves that are green to reddish-brown in color. Native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, it is found in moist, shady areas such as wetlands, stream banks, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Fuirena cuspidata is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fuirena cuspidata has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fuirena cuspidata is a perennial plant that grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn or spring. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors.

Where to Find Fuirena cuspidata

Fuirena cuspidata is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Fuirena cuspidata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fuirena cuspidata?

Fuirena cuspidata

What is the common name of Fuirena cuspidata?

Spike Hairgrass

What is the natural habitat of Fuirena cuspidata?

Dry, sandy soils

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:308465-1: 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].