Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
monticola
ID:
1324907

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.T.Plunkett & J.J.Bruhl

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 28: 26 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337361



Common Names

  • Lepidosperma monticola
  • Monticola Lepidosperma
  • Monticola Sword Sedge


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Description

Lepidosperma monticola (also called Mountain Lepidosperma, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Australia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidosperma monticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidosperma monticola has small yellow flowers with three petals and three sepals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small, dark green and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidosperma monticola is a fern native to China. It is an evergreen plant that prefers moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizomes. It can be cultivated in a pot or in the ground, in a well-drained, humus-rich soil. It requires regular watering and protection from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Lepidosperma monticola

Lepidosperma monticola can be found in the alpine regions of Australia, from Victoria to Tasmania, at altitudes of 1,500-2,500 metres.

Lepidosperma monticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidosperma monticola?

Lepidosperma monticola

What is the common name of Lepidosperma monticola?

Mountain Sword-sedge

How does Lepidosperma monticola reproduce?

Lepidosperma monticola reproduces by seeds

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

Jeremy Bruhl (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Bruhl' in the authors string.
George T. Plunkett: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.T.Plunkett' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77133478-1: 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].