Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caligenis
ID:
448934

Status:
valid

Authors:
(V.J.Cook) Soják

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Čas. Nár. Mus., Odd. Přír. 148: 194 (1979 publ. 1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448266

Common Names

  • Isolepis Caligenis
  • Woolly Isolepis
  • Woolly Scirpus

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Synonyms

  • Scirpus caligenis caligenis [unknown]

Description

Isolepis caligenis (also called Australian Bulrush, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It grows up to 0.3 m tall and has narrow, linear leaves. It grows in moist habitats, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Isolepis caligenis 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 caligenis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isolepis caligenis is a perennial grass-like plant that is native to South Africa. It is an evergreen species that grows in clumps and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Isolepis caligenis

Isolepis caligenis can be found in Australia and New Zealand.

Isolepis caligenis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isolepis caligenis?

Isolepis caligenis

What is the common name of Isolepis caligenis?

Hairy isolepis

What is the natural habitat of Isolepis caligenis?

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

Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.
Varner James Cook (1904-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.J.Cook' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:309232-1: 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].