Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oldfieldiana
ID:
450379

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.T.Blake) K.L.Wilson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Telopea 2: 168 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449711

Common Names

  • Oldfield's isolepis
  • Oldfield's scurvygrass
  • Oldfield's scurvy-grass

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Description

Isolepis oldfieldiana (also called Oldfield's Clubrush, among many other common names) is an annual grass-like plant with narrow, linear leaves and a flowering stem that is usually shorter than the leaves. It is native to Australia and New Zealand, and is typically found in wetlands, swamps, and other damp areas.

Uses & Benefits

Isolepis oldfieldiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isolepis oldfieldiana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isolepis oldfieldiana is a perennial grass-like plant that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Isolepis oldfieldiana

Isolepis oldfieldiana can be found in South Africa.

Isolepis oldfieldiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isolepis oldfieldiana?

Isolepis oldfieldiana

What is the common name of Isolepis oldfieldiana?

Oldfieldiana

What is the natural habitat of Isolepis oldfieldiana?

It is found in wetlands, marshes, and other moist areas

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

Stanley Thatcher Blake (1910-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Blake' in the authors string.
Karen L. Wilson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.L.Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:909000-1: 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].