Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptostachya
ID:
450071

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 2: 190 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000449403

Common Names

  • Leptostachya Isoplepis
  • Leptostachya Bulrush
  • Leptostachya Rush

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Description

Isolepis leptostachya (also called Dwarf Bulrush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in moist habitats, such as marshes and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Isolepis leptostachya 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 leptostachya is a small, yellow-green bloom. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isolepis leptostachya is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed in spring or by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Isolepis leptostachya

Isolepis leptostachya is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.

Isolepis leptostachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isolepis leptostachya?

Isolepis leptostachya

What is the common name of Isolepis leptostachya?

Leptostachya

What is the natural habitat of Isolepis leptostachya?

Isolepis leptostachya is found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:309400-1: 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].