Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.T.Blake) K.L.Wilson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Telopea 2: 170 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450765
Common Names
- Wakefieldiana Isolepis
- Wakefield's Needle Grass
- Wakefield's Isolepis
Synonyms
- Scirpus inundatus pseudosetaceus Hochr. [unknown]
Description
Isolepis wakefieldiana (also called Wakefield's Scouler's Rush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in moist, open habitats such as meadows and streambanks. It is an annual or biennial herb, growing to a maximum height of about 30 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Isolepis wakefieldiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used in rock gardens. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and banks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isolepis wakefieldiana has small, white flowers and tiny, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isolepis wakefieldiana is a perennial grass-like plant native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Isolepis wakefieldiana
Isolepis wakefieldiana is native to Australia.
Isolepis wakefieldiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isolepis wakefieldiana?
Isolepis wakefieldiana
What is the natural habitat of Isolepis wakefieldiana?
Isolepis wakefieldiana is found in moist, shady areas of the western United States.
What is the flower color of Isolepis wakefieldiana?
The flowers of Isolepis wakefieldiana are typically yellow or white.
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:909006-1: 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].