Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
lyonsii
ID:
836572

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.L.Barrett

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 17: 56 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835907



Common Names

  • Lyonsii Sword Sedge
  • Lepidosperma Lyonsii
  • Sword Sedge


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Description

Lepidosperma lyonsii (also called Lyons' Lepidosperma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, typically growing up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia, and is commonly found in tropical dry forests and tropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidosperma lyonsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidosperma lyonsii is yellow and bell-shaped, with six petals. The seed is a small, black nut. The seedlings are small, dark green and have two serrated leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidosperma lyonsii is a species of grass native to Australia. It is a perennial grass that grows in sunny, well-drained areas. It can be propagated by seed or by dividing the clumps. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Lepidosperma lyonsii

Lepidosperma lyonsii can be found in Australia.

Lepidosperma lyonsii FAQ

What are the preferred growing conditions for Lepidosperma lyonsii?

Lepidosperma lyonsii prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shade.

What type of soil is best for Lepidosperma lyonsii?

Lepidosperma lyonsii prefers moist, well-drained soil.

How much water does Lepidosperma lyonsii need?

Lepidosperma lyonsii prefers moist soil, but does not need to be watered frequently.

Species in the Lepidosperma genus

Lepidosperma angustatum, Lepidosperma angustifolium, Lepidosperma australe, Lepidosperma avium, Lepidosperma benthamianum, Lepidosperma canescens, Lepidosperma carphoides, Lepidosperma chinense, Lepidosperma clipeicola, Lepidosperma concavum, Lepidosperma congestum, Lepidosperma costale, Lepidosperma curtisiae, Lepidosperma drummondii, Lepidosperma effusum, Lepidosperma elatius, Lepidosperma ensiforme, Lepidosperma evansianum, Lepidosperma filiforme, Lepidosperma fimbriatum, Lepidosperma flexuosum, Lepidosperma forsythii, Lepidosperma gladiatum, Lepidosperma globosum, Lepidosperma gracile, Lepidosperma gunnii, Lepidosperma humile, Lepidosperma inops, Lepidosperma laeve, Lepidosperma latens, Lepidosperma laterale, Lepidosperma leptophyllum, Lepidosperma leptostachyum, Lepidosperma limicola, Lepidosperma lineare, Lepidosperma longitudinale, Lepidosperma muelleri, Lepidosperma neesii, Lepidosperma obtusum, Lepidosperma oldfieldii, Lepidosperma pauperum, Lepidosperma perplanum, Lepidosperma persecans, Lepidosperma perteres, Lepidosperma pruinosum, Lepidosperma pubisquameum, Lepidosperma quadrangulatum, Lepidosperma resinosum, Lepidosperma rostratum, Lepidosperma rupestre,

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

Russell Lindsay Barrett (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Barrett' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77090598-1: 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].