Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
crassipes
ID:
460705

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pate & Meney

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Telopea 6: 658 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460037



Common Names

  • Crassipes Leptocarpus
  • Crassipes Rush-Leaved Leptocarpus
  • Crassipes Rush-Leaved Rush-Leaved


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Synonyms

  • Meeboldina crassipes (Pate & Meney) B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson [unknown]

Description

Leptocarpus crassipes (also called 'Thick-Leaved Leptocarpus', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small white flowers and thick, leathery leaves. It typically grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Leptocarpus crassipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptocarpus crassipes has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptocarpus crassipes is a hardy perennial that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. The plant can also be propagated from seed, but it is not as reliable as division.

Where to Find Leptocarpus crassipes

Leptocarpus crassipes is native to Australia and New Zealand.

Leptocarpus crassipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptocarpus crassipes?

Leptocarpus crassipes

What is the common name of Leptocarpus crassipes?

Crassipes Rush

What is the natural habitat of Leptocarpus crassipes?

Leptocarpus crassipes is native to Australia and New Zealand.

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

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:989918-1: Based on the initial data import