Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
342786

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arechav.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Montevideo 2: 282, pl. 1. 1899

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342118



Common Names

  • Mountain Beakgrass
  • Montana Beakgrass
  • Montana Beak-grass


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Synonyms

  • Bipinnula canisii Dutra ex Pabst [unknown]
  • Bipinnula ctenopetala Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Bipinnula montana (also called Mountain 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 montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bipinnula montana 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 montana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Bipinnula montana

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

Bipinnula montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bipinnula montana?

Bipinnula montana

What is the common name of Bipinnula montana?

Mountain sedge

What is the distribution range of Bipinnula montana?

Australia

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-22232: Based on the initial data import
José Arechavaleta (1838-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arechav.' in the authors string.