Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
costata
ID:
449185

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex A.Rich.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 2: 499 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448517

Common Names

  • Isolepis costata
  • Ribbed Clubrush
  • Ribbed Hairgrass

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Description

Isolepis costata (also called Ribbed Club-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that has long, thin, pointed leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in moist grasslands and along the edges of streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Isolepis costata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to reduce erosion and to improve water quality.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isolepis costata 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 costata can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from established plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Isolepis costata

Isolepis costata is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae, native to Australia. It is found in all mainland states and territories, and is most common in the south-east of the country. It grows in wetland areas, often in shallow water, and in disturbed sites such as roadsides and disturbed pastures.

Isolepis costata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isolepis costata?

Isolepis costata

What is the common name of Isolepis costata?

Ribbed Bulrush

What type of plant is Isolepis costata?

Perennial grass

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

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:309266-1: 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].