Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Fl. Tasm. ii. 86. t. 143.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000447921
Common Names
- Alpine Isoplexis
- Alpine Canary Island Foxglove
- Isoplexis alpina
Synonyms
- Scirpus cartilagineus alpina (Hook.f.) Benth. [unknown]
Description
Isolepis alpina (also called Alpine scouler's-cotton-grass, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass-like plant native to the Mediterranean region and western Europe. It is found in moist meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Isolepis alpina is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and for its medicinal properties. The leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, and the roots are used to make a tea that is believed to have healing properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isolepis alpina has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isolepis alpina is a perennial grass that grows to a height of up to 1 m. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The grass should be watered regularly and fertilized twice a year.
Where to Find Isolepis alpina
Isolepis alpina can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Isolepis alpina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isolepis alpina?
Isolepis alpina
What is the common name of Isolepis alpina?
Alpine Club-rush
What are the characteristics of Isolepis alpina?
Isolepis alpina is a perennial herb with small, grass-like leaves and tiny flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence.
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:324359-2: 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].