Status:
valid
Authors:
Boeckeler
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Allg. Bot. Z. Syst. 2: 77 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426342
Common Names
- Moritz' Fimbristylis
- Moritz' Rush-Fimbristylis
- Moritz' Fimbry
Description
Fuirena moritziana (also called Moritz's 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 moritziana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fuirena moritziana has small, white flowers with three petals. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fuirena moritziana can be propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist. The plants can be harvested when they reach a height of 10-15 cm.
Where to Find Fuirena moritziana
Fuirena moritziana is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida. It can be found in moist, sandy soils in open woods and prairies.
Fuirena moritziana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fuirena moritziana?
Fuirena moritziana
What is the family of Fuirena moritziana?
Cyperaceae
Where is Fuirena moritziana 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:106331-2: 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].