Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
angustifolium
ID:
460162

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Fl. Tasman. 2: 92 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459494

Common Names

  • Lepidosperma angustifolium
  • Narrow-leaved Sword Sedge
  • Narrow-leaved Sedge

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Description

Lepidosperma angustifolium (also called Narrow-leaved Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Australia and is often found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidosperma angustifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidosperma angustifolium is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidosperma angustifolium is a fast-growing, evergreen grass that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division can be done by carefully digging up the clump and dividing it into smaller sections, which can then be replanted.

Where to Find Lepidosperma angustifolium

Lepidosperma angustifolium is native to Australia.

Lepidosperma angustifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidosperma angustifolium?

Lepidosperma angustifolium

What is the common name of Lepidosperma angustifolium?

Narrow-leaved sword-sedge

What is the natural habitat of Lepidosperma angustifolium?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Lepidosperma genus

Lepidosperma angustatum, Lepidosperma angustifolium, Lepidosperma australe, Lepidosperma avium, Lepidosperma benthamianum, Lepidosperma canescens, Lepidosperma carphoides, Lepidosperma chinense, Lepidosperma clipeicola, Lepidosperma concavum, Lepidosperma congestum, Lepidosperma costale, Lepidosperma curtisiae, Lepidosperma drummondii, Lepidosperma effusum, Lepidosperma elatius, Lepidosperma ensiforme, Lepidosperma evansianum, Lepidosperma filiforme, Lepidosperma fimbriatum, Lepidosperma flexuosum, Lepidosperma forsythii, Lepidosperma gladiatum, Lepidosperma globosum, Lepidosperma gracile, Lepidosperma gunnii, Lepidosperma humile, Lepidosperma inops, Lepidosperma laeve, Lepidosperma latens, Lepidosperma laterale, Lepidosperma leptophyllum, Lepidosperma leptostachyum, Lepidosperma limicola, Lepidosperma lineare, Lepidosperma longitudinale, Lepidosperma muelleri, Lepidosperma neesii, Lepidosperma obtusum, Lepidosperma oldfieldii, Lepidosperma pauperum, Lepidosperma perplanum, Lepidosperma persecans, Lepidosperma perteres, Lepidosperma pruinosum, Lepidosperma pubisquameum, Lepidosperma quadrangulatum, Lepidosperma resinosum, Lepidosperma rostratum, Lepidosperma rupestre,

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:310096-1: 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].