Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
448848

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carmich.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 12: 503 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448180

Common Names

  • Couch Grass
  • Twisted Couch
  • Isolepis bicolor

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Synonyms

  • Isolepis thuarsii A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Scirpus pallescens (Hemsl.) Boeckeler ex C.B.Clarke [deprecated]

Description

Isolepis bicolor (also called Two-colored club-rush, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Andaman Islands, India, and is found in tropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Isolepis bicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. It has a high tolerance for drought and salt, making it an ideal plant for coastal areas. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isolepis bicolor is a small, white, fragrant flower with four petals. The seed of this plant is a small, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isolepis bicolor is a low-growing, evergreen grass that can reach heights of up to 30 cm. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained medium. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted to their permanent location. Division can be done in early spring or late summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained medium and kept moist until they have established.

Where to Find Isolepis bicolor

Isolepis bicolor is native to Australia and can be found in coastal areas of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.

Isolepis bicolor FAQ

What is the common name of Isolepis bicolor?

Two-colored Rush

What is the natural habitat of Isolepis bicolor?

Tropical and subtropical wetlands

What is the average size of Isolepis bicolor?

It can reach a height of up to 4 feet (1.2 m)

Species in the Isolepis genus

Isolepis alpina, Isolepis angelica, Isolepis antarctica, Isolepis aucklandica, Isolepis australiensis, Isolepis basilaris, Isolepis beccarii, Isolepis bicolor, Isolepis brevicaulis, Isolepis bulbifera, Isolepis caligenis, Isolepis carinata, Isolepis cernua, Isolepis congrua, Isolepis costata, Isolepis crassiuscula, Isolepis cyperoides, Isolepis diabolica, Isolepis digitata, Isolepis distigmatosa, Isolepis expallescens, Isolepis fluitans, Isolepis gaudichaudiana, Isolepis graminoides, Isolepis habra, Isolepis humbertii, Isolepis hystrix, Isolepis inconspicua, Isolepis inundata, Isolepis karroica, Isolepis keniaensis, Isolepis kilimanjarica, Isolepis leptostachya, Isolepis ludwigii, Isolepis marginata, Isolepis montivaga, Isolepis moseleyana, Isolepis multicaulis, Isolepis natans, Isolepis nigricans, Isolepis oldfieldiana, Isolepis omissa, Isolepis pellocolea, Isolepis pottsii, Isolepis praetextata, Isolepis producta, Isolepis prolifera, Isolepis pseudosetacea, Isolepis pusilla, Isolepis ranko,

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

Dugald Carmichael (1772-1827): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carmich.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:324365-2: 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].