Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
articulata
ID:
460511

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Retz.) Domin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 20(85): 486 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459843



Common Names

  • Lepironia articulata
  • Jointed Lepironia
  • Jointed Grass


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Synonyms

  • Restio articulatus Retz. [unknown]
  • Scirpus coniferus Poir. [unknown]

Description

Lepironia articulata (also called 'Jointed Wiregrass', among many other common names) is a species of grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. It is a perennial grass that grows in wet and marshy areas, forming dense mats.

Uses & Benefits

Lepironia articulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with low foot traffic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepironia articulata is a small, white flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepironia articulata is a perennial grass that is native to Australia. It grows in moist areas and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn. Water regularly and fertilize in spring.

Where to Find Lepironia articulata

Lepironia articulata can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Lepironia articulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepironia articulata?

Lepironia articulata

What is the common name of Lepironia articulata?

Jointed Rush

What is the natural habitat of Lepironia articulata?

Lepironia articulata is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands

Species in the Lepironia genus

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

Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:310189-1: 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].