Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
heleocharoides
ID:
461388

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 35: 87 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460720



Common Names

  • Heleocharoides Rush
  • Heleocharoides Water-mat
  • Heleocharoides Water-starwort


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Description

Lepyrodia heleocharoides (also called 'Heliocharoides 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 flexuosa 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 heleocharoides 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepyrodia heleocharoides 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 heleocharoides

Lepyrodia heleocharoides can be found in the wetter areas of Australia.

Lepyrodia heleocharoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepyrodia heleocharoides?

Lepyrodia heleocharoides

What is the common name of Lepyrodia heleocharoides?

Heleocharis Buttercup

Where is Lepyrodia heleocharoides found?

It is found in western North America, from British Columbia to California, and east to Idaho and Montana.

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,

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