Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) R.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 221 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000448873
Common Names
- Isolepis Fluitans
- Floating Isopis
- Floating Isop
Description
Isolepis fluitans (also called Floating Isopogon, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Isolepis fluitans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a laxative.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Isolepis fluitans var. fluitans
Isolepis fluitans var. lenticularis (R.Br.) Muasya
Isolepis fluitans var. nervosa (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Lye
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Isolepis fluitans are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isolepis fluitans is a small evergreen grass, usually growing up to 30-60 cm in height. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 15 cm tall. The plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Isolepis fluitans
Isolepis fluitans is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria.
Isolepis fluitans FAQ
What are the common uses of Isolepis fluitans?
Isolepis fluitans is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
What is the growth rate of Isolepis fluitans?
Isolepis fluitans has a slow to moderate growth rate.
What is the best soil type for Isolepis fluitans?
Isolepis fluitans prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a pH of 6.0-7.0.
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:309323-1: 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].