Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
gibertii
ID:
342777

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 41: 51 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342109

Common Names

  • Gilbert's Beakgrass
  • Gilbert's Beak-grass
  • Gibertii Beakgrass

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Description

Bipinnula gibertii (also called Gilbert's Beak-sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like sedge, growing up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea, and is found in wet areas, such as swamps, bogs, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Bipinnula gibertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bipinnula gibertii has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hairy texture. The seedlings are small and have a tuft of white hairs at the base of the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bipinnula gibertii is a species of sedge native to the Caribbean islands. It is a perennial herb with a short rhizome and a culm up to 40 cm tall. It is best propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Bipinnula gibertii

Bipinnula gibertii can be found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

Bipinnula gibertii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bipinnula gibertii?

Bipinnula gibertii

What is the common name of Bipinnula gibertii?

Gibert's Bipinnula

What are the characteristics of Bipinnula gibertii?

Bipinnula gibertii is a perennial grass with a tufted habit and erect culms. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

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