Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook. & Arn. ex Torr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Ann. Lyceum Nat. Hist. New York 3: 349 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448300
Common Names
- Isolepis Carinata
- Keeled Isolepis
- Keeled Scirpus
Description
Isolepis carinata (also called Carinate Club-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that has long, thin, pointed leaves. It is native to South Africa and is found in moist grasslands and along the edges of streams and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Isolepis carinata 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 carinata 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 carinata 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 60 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 carinata
Isolepis carinata can be found in Australia and New Zealand.
Isolepis carinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isolepis carinata?
Isolepis carinata
What is the common name of Isolepis carinata?
Keeled isolepis
What is the natural habitat of Isolepis carinata?
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:324341-2: 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].