Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
trisepalus
ID:
1331233

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) B.G.Briggs

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Telopea 18: 218 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343687



Common Names

  • Leptocarpus Trisepalus
  • Trisepal Leptocarpus
  • Trisepalus Leptocarpus


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Description

Leptocarpus trisepalus (also called Three-sepal Leptocarpus, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to Australia. It has long, narrow, grey-green leaves and produces clusters of small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Leptocarpus trisepalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, coughs, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leptocarpus trisepalus is a white to pale yellow, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, ovoid nut. The seedlings have a single, oval to oblong cotyledon and a pair of opposite, sessile, oblong to linear-lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptocarpus trisepalus is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and place in a moist, well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and in a sunny location.

Where to Find Leptocarpus trisepalus

Leptocarpus trisepalus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil.

Leptocarpus trisepalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptocarpus trisepalus?

Leptocarpus trisepalus

What is the common name of Leptocarpus trisepalus?

Three-sepal Leptocarpus

Where is Leptocarpus trisepalus found?

Leptocarpus trisepalus is found in the Caribbean and Central America.

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Barbara G. Briggs (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Briggs' in the authors string.