Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 8: 76 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460774
Common Names
- Monoica Buttercup
- Monoica Meadow Buttercup
- Monoica Meadowcrowfoot
Description
Lepyrodia monoica (also called 'One-flowered Grasswort', among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and narrow leaves. It is native to Australia and grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Lepyrodia monoica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepyrodia monoica is a yellow-green colour with five petals and a yellow centre. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepyrodia monoica is a species of grass that is native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or by division. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. When propagating by division, the clumps should be divided into sections with at least two growth points. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Lepyrodia monoica
Lepyrodia monoica is native to Australia and can be found in moist, grassy habitats.
Lepyrodia monoica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepyrodia monoica?
Lepyrodia monoica
What is the common name of Lepyrodia monoica?
Monoic Marsh Club-rush
What is the natural habitat of Lepyrodia monoica?
Swamps and marshes
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,