Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1884
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 2: 161 (1884)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426418
Common Names
- Pachyrrhiza Fimbristylis
- Pachyrrhiza Rush-Fimbristylis
- Pachyrrhiza Fimbry
Synonyms
- Fuirena macrostachya Boeck. [deprecated]
Description
Fuirena pachyrrhiza (also called Thick-rooted Umbrella-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry to wet, and in a range of soil types. It has a clumping growth habit and produces long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is often used in landscaping and as a ground cover.
Uses & Benefits
Fuirena pachyrrhiza 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 pachyrrhiza has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fuirena pachyrrhiza 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 pachyrrhiza
Fuirena pachyrrhiza 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 pachyrrhiza FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fuirena pachyrrhiza?
Fuirena pachyrrhiza
What is the common name of Fuirena pachyrrhiza?
Pachyrrhiza fescue
What is the natural habitat of Fuirena pachyrrhiza?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
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:308514-1: 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].