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
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.
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 Bipinnula genus
Bipinnula biplumata,
Bipinnula fimbriata,
Bipinnula gibertii,
Bipinnula montana,
Bipinnula plumosa,
Bipinnula polysyka,
Bipinnula taltalensis,
Bipinnula volkmanni,
Bipinnula penicillata,
Bipinnula gabriel,
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,