Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) R.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 222 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450321
Common Names
- Isolepis setacea
- Isolepis
- Setacea
Synonyms
- Isolepis gracillima Hochst. ex Engl. [unknown]
Description
Isolepis setacea (also called Needle-leaved Water-starwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial aquatic plant with slender, thread-like leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in shallow lakes, ponds, and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Isolepis setacea is a small, grass-like plant native to South America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover or to provide a soft texture in a rock garden. Its leaves can be used to make a tea with medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Isolepis setacea is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isolepis setacea is a perennial grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed, which should be sown in early spring. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is also drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Isolepis setacea
Isolepis setacea can be found in the tropical rainforests of northern Australia.
Isolepis setacea FAQ
What are the common names of Isolepis setacea?
Common names of Isolepis setacea include Bristly Clubrush and Bristly Bulrush.
What is the growth rate of Isolepis setacea?
Isolepis setacea has a slow to moderate growth rate.
What is the light requirement for Isolepis setacea?
Isolepis setacea prefers full sun to partial shade.
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:309559-1: 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].