Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Fl. Tasman. 2: 86 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448527
Common Names
- Isolepis crassiuscula
- Thick-stemmed Clubrush
- Thick-stemmed Hairgrass
Synonyms
- Scirpus fluitans pseudofluitans (Makino) T.Koyama [unknown]
Description
Isolepis crassiuscula (also called Thick-stemmed Isoplepis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, grasslands, and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Isolepis crassiuscula 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
Isolepis crassiuscula has small, yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isolepis crassiuscula 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 crassiuscula
Isolepis crassiuscula 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 crassiuscula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isolepis crassiuscula?
Isolepis crassiuscula
What is the common name of Isolepis crassiuscula?
Thick-stemmed Bulrush
What type of plant is Isolepis crassiuscula?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:309267-1: 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].