Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kilimanjarica
ID:
449959

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.W.Haines & Lye

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 127: 522 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449291

Common Names

  • Kilimanjaro Isoplepis
  • Kilimanjaro Bulrush
  • Kilimanjaro Rush

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Description

Isolepis kilimanjarica (also called Kilimanjaro club-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Tanzania. It has a creeping rhizome and cylindrical stems with linear leaves. It typically grows in moist, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Isolepis kilimanjarica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isolepis kilimanjarica is a small, white, star-shaped bloom. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a white root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isolepis kilimanjarica can be propagated by seed or division. Sow seeds in early spring in a sunny location. Divide clumps in the spring or autumn. Plant in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Isolepis kilimanjarica

Isolepis kilimanjarica is native to East Africa.

Isolepis kilimanjarica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isolepis kilimanjarica?

Isolepis kilimanjarica

What is the family of Isolepis kilimanjarica?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Isolepis kilimanjarica?

Kilimanjaro Bulrush

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

Kåre Arnstein Lye (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lye' in the authors string.
Richard Wheeler Haines (1906-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.W.Haines' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:309384-1: 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].