Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
squamatum
ID:
460423

Status:
valid

Authors:
Labill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Nov. Holl. Pl. 1: 17 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459755



Common Names

  • Lepidosperma Squamatum
  • Scaly Sword Sedge
  • Scaly Sedge


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Description

Lepidosperma squamatum (also called Scaly Sword-sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Australia. It has narrow, flat, bright green leaves and grows in moist areas, such as swamps, wet forests, and along creeks and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidosperma squamatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a groundcover in large areas. It is also used for erosion control and as a habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidosperma squamatum has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidosperma squamatum is a perennial grass that grows in moist areas and can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun or partial shade and can tolerate a range of soils, including clay. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Lepidosperma squamatum

Lepidosperma squamatum is native to Australia and can be found in wetter areas such as swamps, marshes, and along streams and rivers.

Lepidosperma squamatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidosperma squamatum?

Lepidosperma squamatum

What is the common name of Lepidosperma squamatum?

Scaly Sword-sedge

What is the natural habitat of Lepidosperma squamatum?

Lepidosperma squamatum is native to Australia

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

Jacques Labillardière (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Labill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:310168-1: 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].