Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stephani
ID:
427349

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ramos & Diego

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 58: 52 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426681

Common Names

  • Stephani Fuirena
  • Stephani Wiregrass
  • Stephani Fuirena Grass

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Description

Fuirena stephani (also called Stephan's Spike-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to North America. It has a tuft of basal leaves and small greenish flowers. It grows in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Fuirena stephani is a small, low-growing plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in potpourri and sachets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fuirena stephani is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fuirena stephani is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Fuirena stephani

Fuirena stephani is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Texas.

Fuirena stephani FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fuirena stephani?

Fuirena stephani

What is the common name of Fuirena stephani?

Fuirena stephani

What is the natural habitat of Fuirena stephani?

Meadows, grasslands, and wetlands

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

Clara Hilda Ramos (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ramos' in the authors string.
Nelly Diego: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diego' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20006232-1: 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].