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
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.
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 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,