Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.A.Wakef.) K.L.Wilson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Telopea 2: 170 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450753
Common Names
- Victoria Isolepis
- Victoria Scirpus
- Victoria Club-Rush
Description
Isolepis victoriensis (also called Victoria Bulrush, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to South Africa. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in wetland habitats and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Isolepis victoriensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and to help filter water in ponds and other water bodies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isolepis victoriensis has small, white flowers and tiny, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isolepis victoriensis is a tropical, evergreen, grass-like plant that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, humid environment. Divisions should be taken from the clumps and planted in moist, well-draining soil. The plant prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-draining soil.
Where to Find Isolepis victoriensis
Isolepis victoriensis is native to Australia.
Isolepis victoriensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isolepis victoriensis?
Isolepis victoriensis
What is the common name of Isolepis victoriensis?
Victorian Club-sedge
What is the natural habitat of Isolepis victoriensis?
Moist, grassy 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:909005-1: 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].