Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
striata
ID:
451119

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 2: 189 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450451

Common Names

  • Striated Isolepis
  • Striated Clubrush
  • Striated Knawel

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Synonyms

  • Eleogiton striatus Nees [unknown]

Description

Isolepis striata (also called Striped Isolepis, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are linear and its inflorescence is a spike-like panicle. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Isolepis striata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It can also be used to control erosion and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isolepis striata has small, white flowers and its seeds are small, brown and round. Its seedlings are small, thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isolepis striata is a perennial grass-like plant that grows in clumps. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or seed.

Where to Find Isolepis striata

Isolepis striata is native to South Africa, where it can be found in moist, shady areas.

Isolepis striata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isolepis striata?

Isolepis striata

What is the common name of Isolepis striata?

Striated Bulrush

What is the natural habitat of Isolepis striata?

Isolepis striata is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and along streams and rivers.

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:309574-1: 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].