Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
basilaris
ID:
448792

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. 1: 302 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448124

Common Names

  • Isolepis
  • Cotton-wool Grass
  • Australian Bulrush

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Description

Isolepis basilaris (also called Basilar Bulrush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with long, narrow, light green leaves. It is native to South America and grows in moist, sunny areas such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Isolepis basilaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin problems, fever, and stomach disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isolepis basilaris has small, white, fragrant flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isolepis basilaris is an evergreen grass that can reach up to 1m in height. It is tolerant of a range of soils and climates, and can be propagated from seed. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade, and requires regular watering during the warmer months.

Where to Find Isolepis basilaris

Isolepis basilaris is native to Australia and can be found in wetter areas, such as swamps, lagoons, and along the edges of creeks and rivers.

Isolepis basilaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isolepis basilaris?

Isolepis basilaris

What type of plant is Isolepis basilaris?

It is a grass-like perennial plant

Where is Isolepis basilaris found?

It is found in Australia

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

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:309211-1: 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].