Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
lepidopodum
ID:
923151

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.G.Walsh) A.M.Humphreys & H.P.Linder

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 97: 359 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922486



Common Names

  • Lepidopodum Rytidosperma
  • Rytidosperma Lepidopodum
  • Lepidopodum Rytidosperma Grass


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Description

Rytidosperma lepidopodum (also called Lepidopod Wallaby-grass, among many other common names) is a tufted perennial grass that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia and grows in open woodland and grassland. It has narrow, grey-green leaves and awned spikelets.

Uses & Benefits

Rytidosperma lepidopodum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used for its air-purifying properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rytidosperma lepidopodum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rytidosperma lepidopodum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Rytidosperma lepidopodum

Rytidosperma lepidopodum is native to Australia and can be found in dry forests and grasslands.

Species in the Rytidosperma genus

Rytidosperma acerosum, Rytidosperma alpicola, Rytidosperma auriculatum, Rytidosperma australe, Rytidosperma biannulare, Rytidosperma bonthainicum, Rytidosperma buchananii, Rytidosperma caespitosum, Rytidosperma carphoides, Rytidosperma clavatum, Rytidosperma clelandii, Rytidosperma corinum, Rytidosperma craigii, Rytidosperma dendeniwae, Rytidosperma dimidiatum, Rytidosperma duttonianum, Rytidosperma erianthum, Rytidosperma exiguum, Rytidosperma fortunae-hibernae, Rytidosperma geniculatum, Rytidosperma gracile, Rytidosperma horrens, Rytidosperma indutum, Rytidosperma irianense, Rytidosperma javanicum, Rytidosperma laeve, Rytidosperma lechleri, Rytidosperma longifolium, Rytidosperma maculatum, Rytidosperma mamberamense, Rytidosperma merum, Rytidosperma monticola, Rytidosperma montis-wilhelmii, Rytidosperma nardifolium, Rytidosperma nigricans, Rytidosperma nitens, Rytidosperma nivicola, Rytidosperma nudiflorum, Rytidosperma nudum, Rytidosperma occidentale, Rytidosperma oreoboloides, Rytidosperma oreophilum, Rytidosperma paschale, Rytidosperma pauciflorum, Rytidosperma penicillatum, Rytidosperma petrosum, Rytidosperma pictum, Rytidosperma pilosum, Rytidosperma pulchrum, Rytidosperma pumilum,

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Neville Grant Walsh (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.G.Walsh' in the authors string.
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.
A.M. Humphreys: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.Humphreys' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77111702-1: 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].