Lepyrodia anarthria - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anarthria
ID:
461319
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 8: 73 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460651
Common Names
- Anarthria
- Anarthria Grass
- Anarthria Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Anarthria gracilis Nees ex Benth. [unknown]
Description
Lepyrodia anarthria (also called 'Anarthria Leptovignea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is a small herbaceous perennial plant that grows in tropical forests and savannas. It has long, thin stems with small, bright green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lepyrodia anarthria is often used as a ground cover in gardens and parks. It has a showy yellow flower and is known for its ability to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepyrodia anarthria is yellow with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny achene. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
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Lepyrodia anarthria is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring or late summer.
Where to Find Lepyrodia anarthria
Lepyrodia anarthria can be found in the wetter areas of Australia.
Lepyrodia anarthria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepyrodia anarthria?
Lepyrodia anarthria
What type of plant is Lepyrodia anarthria?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Ranunculaceae.
Where does Lepyrodia anarthria grow?
It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal and Morocco east to Turkey and Syria.
Species in the Lepyrodia genus
Lepyrodia anarthria, Lepyrodia drummondiana, Lepyrodia flexuosa, Lepyrodia glauca, Lepyrodia heleocharoides, Lepyrodia hermaphrodita, Lepyrodia leptocaulis, Lepyrodia macra, Lepyrodia monoica, Lepyrodia muelleri, Lepyrodia muirii, Lepyrodia scariosa, Lepyrodia valliculae, Lepyrodia riparia, Lepyrodia fortunata, Lepyrodia porterae, Lepyrodia extensa, Lepyrodia curvescens, Lepyrodia imitans, Lepyrodia verruculosa, Lepyrodia oligocolea, Lepyrodia cryptica,
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-252356: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.