Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 2: 201 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448977
Common Names
- Isolepis gaudichaudiana
- Isolepis
- Gaudichaudiana
Description
Isolepis gaudichaudiana (also called Gaudichaud's Isopogon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. It grows up to 2 m in height and has oval-shaped leaves with smooth edges. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is often found in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Isolepis gaudichaudiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a high tolerance for drought and is a low maintenance plant. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating colds, coughs, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Isolepis gaudichaudiana are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are usually green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isolepis gaudichaudiana is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Isolepis gaudichaudiana
Isolepis gaudichaudiana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
Isolepis gaudichaudiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isolepis gaudichaudiana?
Isolepis gaudichaudiana
What is the family of Isolepis gaudichaudiana?
Cyperaceae
What is the common name of Isolepis gaudichaudiana?
Gaudichaud's Isolepis
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:309334-1: 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].