Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
habra
ID:
449724

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Edgar) Soják

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449056

Common Names

  • Habra Isolepis
  • Habra Clubrush
  • Habra Mat Grass

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Description

Isolepis habra (also called Habra Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It has long, slender leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in wetland areas, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Isolepis habra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can be used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Isolepis habra are small and white, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isolepis habra is a small, evergreen perennial native to New Zealand. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and lightly covered with soil. Keep the soil moist and warm until germination occurs.

Where to Find Isolepis habra

Isolepis habra is native to India, and is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. It can be found in nurseries and garden centers.

Isolepis habra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isolepis habra?

Isolepis habra

What is the common name of Isolepis habra?

Habra Isolepis

What is the growth habit of Isolepis habra?

It is a tufted perennial grass with a creeping rhizome.

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.
Elizabeth Edgar (1929-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Edgar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:309350-1: 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].