Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
basiflorus
ID:
460073

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pate & Meney

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Telopea 6: 655 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459405



Common Names

  • Lepidobolus basiflorus
  • Basiflorous Lepidobolus
  • Basiflorous Lepidobolus Orchid


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Description

Lepidobolus basiflorus (also called 'Basal-flowered Lepidobolus', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Poaceae. It is a tufted grass, usually growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South America, where it is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. It is found in grasslands, as well as in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidobolus basiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidobolus basiflorus is small and yellow. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidobolus basiflorus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the cold frame for at least their first winter. Plant out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, July/August in a frame. Plant out in the following spring.

Where to Find Lepidobolus basiflorus

Lepidobolus basiflorus is native to the tropical regions of South America, particularly in Colombia and Ecuador.

Lepidobolus basiflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidobolus basiflorus?

Lepidobolus basiflorus

What is the common name of Lepidobolus basiflorus?

Basiflorous Lepidobolus

What is the habitat of Lepidobolus basiflorus?

It is found in moist, shady forests in the eastern United States.

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-252121: Based on the initial data import
Kathy A. Meney: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meney' in the authors string.
John S. Pate (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pate' in the authors string.