Lepyrodia glauca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glauca
ID:
461367
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 8: 77 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460699
Common Names
- Glaucous Rush
- Glaucous Water-mat
- Glaucous Water-starwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lepyrodia glauca (also called 'Glaucous Water-starwort', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has yellow flowers with five petals and numerous stamens. It is native to Australia and grows in wetland areas, swamps and other watery habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lepyrodia glauca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where it can spread.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepyrodia glauca is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lepyrodia glauca is a perennial plant that is native to Australia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade but will not flower as profusely. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Lepyrodia glauca
Lepyrodia glauca can be found in the wetter areas of Australia.
Lepyrodia glauca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepyrodia glauca?
Lepyrodia glauca
What type of plant is Lepyrodia glauca?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Lepyrodia glauca grow?
It grows in moist, shady areas in Europe and Asia
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-252362: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.