Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boeckeler) Muasya
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 57: 313 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448245
Common Names
- Isolepis Bulbifera
- Bulb-bearing Isolepis
- Bulb-bearing Scirpus
Synonyms
- Scirpus bulbiferus Boeckeler [unknown]
Description
Isolepis bulbifera (also called Bulb-bearing Isoplepis, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Australia and is found in wet areas, swamps and floodplains. Its leaves are narrow and grass-like.
Uses & Benefits
Isolepis bulbifera is a small, evergreen grass with a dense, spreading habit. It is used as a ground cover, erosion control, and as a feature plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isolepis bulbifera has small, white flowers that are clustered together and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isolepis bulbifera is a low-growing, evergreen grass that can reach heights of up to 30 cm. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained medium. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted to their permanent location. Division can be done in early spring or late summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained medium and kept moist until they have established.
Where to Find Isolepis bulbifera
Isolepis bulbifera can be found in Australia and New Zealand.
Isolepis bulbifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isolepis bulbifera?
Isolepis bulbifera
What is the common name of Isolepis bulbifera?
Bulb-bearing isolepis
What is the natural habitat of Isolepis bulbifera?
Coastal and near-coastal areas
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:20007179-1: 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].