Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
rostratum
ID:
460389

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.T.Blake

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 60: 51 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459721

Common Names

  • Lepidosperma rostratum
  • Rostratum Lepidosperma
  • Rostratum Sword Sedge

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Description

Lepidosperma rostratum (also called Beaked Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m. It is found in open forests, woodlands, grasslands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidosperma rostratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a groundcover in large areas. It is also used for erosion control and as a habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidosperma rostratum has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidosperma rostratum can be propagated by seed or division. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced at least 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Lepidosperma rostratum

Lepidosperma rostratum can be found in Australia, particularly in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.

Lepidosperma rostratum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidosperma rostratum?

Lepidosperma rostratum

What is the common name of Lepidosperma rostratum?

Beaked Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Lepidosperma rostratum?

It is found in moist areas, such as swamps, wet forests, and along streams and lakes.

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

Stanley Thatcher Blake (1910-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Blake' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:310161-1: 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].