Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
tenax
ID:
461089

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 250 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460421

Common Names

  • Tenax Leptocarpus
  • Leptocarpus
  • Tenax

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Synonyms

  • Leptocarpus setuligerus F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Leptocarpus thamnochortoides F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Lyginia tenax Steud. [unknown]
  • Restio cinerascens Nees ex Mast. [unknown]
  • Restio setuligerus Nees [unknown]
  • Schoenodum tenax Labill. [unknown]

Description

Leptocarpus tenax (also called Jointed Wire-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that grows up to 1.2 m tall. It is native to Australia and New Zealand, and is found in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Leptocarpus tenax is used as an ornamental plant, for hedging, and as a windbreak. It is also used to make furniture and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptocarpus tenax has bright yellow, five-petaled flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptocarpus tenax is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and will germinate in two to three weeks. Division should be done in spring or autumn when the plant is dormant.

Where to Find Leptocarpus tenax

Leptocarpus tenax is native to the mountains of central and eastern Europe and can be found in moist meadows and forest clearings.

Leptocarpus tenax FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptocarpus tenax?

Leptocarpus tenax

What is the common name of Leptocarpus tenax?

Tough Leptocarpus

What type of plant is Leptocarpus tenax?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-252328: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.