Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcarpa
ID:
426968

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lye

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 127: 111 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426300

Common Names

  • Microcarpa Fescue
  • Small-Fruited Fescue
  • Small-Fruited Meadow Fescue

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Description

Fuirena microcarpa (also called Small-fruited Umbrella-sedge, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial that grows to a height of about 1 meter. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is typically found in wetlands and moist habitats. It has long, narrow leaves and small, greenish-brown flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Fuirena microcarpa is a flowering plant native to South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, skin conditions, and respiratory infections. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fuirena microcarpa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fuirena microcarpa is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is easy to grow from seed and does best in full sun or partial shade. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Fuirena microcarpa

Fuirena microcarpa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky habitats.

Fuirena microcarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fuirena microcarpa?

Fuirena microcarpa

What is the family of Fuirena microcarpa?

Cyperaceae

Where is Fuirena microcarpa found?

India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka

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

Kåre Arnstein Lye (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lye' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:308501-1: 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].