Status:
valid
Authors:
Labill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Nov. Holl. Pl. 1: 16 (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459677
Common Names
- Lepidosperma longitudinale
- Longitudinale Lepidosperma
- Longitudinale Sword Sedge
Description
Lepidosperma longitudinale (also called Long-leaf Sword-sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with long, linear leaves. It is native to Australia and is found in wet areas, such as swamps, marshes, and along the edges of streams and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidosperma longitudinale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fuel wood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepidosperma longitudinale has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepidosperma longitudinale is a clumping grass that is native to Australia. It is best grown in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seed should be sown in spring in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or fall.
Where to Find Lepidosperma longitudinale
Lepidosperma longitudinale can be found in Australia, particularly in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.
Lepidosperma longitudinale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidosperma longitudinale?
Lepidosperma longitudinale
What is the common name of Lepidosperma longitudinale?
Longitudinal Sword-sedge
What is the habitat of Lepidosperma longitudinale?
It is found in moist, shady areas in Australia
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:310146-1: 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].