Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
distigmatosa
ID:
449316

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Edgar

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 24: 159 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448648

Common Names

  • Isolepis distigmatosa
  • Stigmatose Clubrush
  • Stigmatose Hairgrass

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Description

Isolepis distigmatosa (also called Distigmate Isoplepis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, grasslands, and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Isolepis distigmatosa is a popular ornamental plant, used for its attractive foliage and white flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isolepis distigmatosa is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, round-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isolepis distigmatosa is a perennial grass that is native to wetland habitats. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow in spring in a sunny location. The seeds should be planted 1/4 inch deep in rows spaced 12-18 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 8-12 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. To propagate from division, divide the clumps in spring or fall. Plant divisions in moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Isolepis distigmatosa

Isolepis distigmatosa is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey, and in North Africa.

Isolepis distigmatosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isolepis distigmatosa?

Isolepis distigmatosa

What type of plant is Isolepis distigmatosa?

Grass

Where can Isolepis distigmatosa be found?

Native to 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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Elizabeth Edgar (1929-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Edgar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:944773-1: 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].