Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vahl) Roem. & Schult.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1817
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15[bis]. 2: 106 (1817)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448337
Common Names
- Isolepis Cernua
- Nodding Isolepis
- Nodding Scirpus
Synonyms
- Cyperus pumilio Steud. [unknown]
- Scirpus setaceus pygmaeus (Kunth) Boeck. [unknown]
- Schoenus nitens Poir. [unknown]
Description
Isolepis cernua (also called Nodding 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 cernua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to help control erosion and provide habitat for wildlife.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Isolepis cernua var. cernua
Isolepis cernua var. meruensis (R.W.Haines & Lye) Muasya
Isolepis cernua var. platycarpa (S.T.Blake) Muasya
Isolepis cernua var. setiformis (Benth.) Muasya
Isolepis cernua var. andina Muasya
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isolepis cernua has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isolepis cernua 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 1.2 m 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 cernua
Isolepis cernua is native to Australia and can be found in coastal areas.
Isolepis cernua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isolepis cernua?
Isolepis cernua
What is the common name of Isolepis cernua?
Nodding isolepis
What is the natural habitat of Isolepis cernua?
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:309238-1: 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].