Lepyrodia muirii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
muirii
ID:
461461
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 8: 78 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460793
Common Names
- Muir's Buttercup
- Muir's Meadow Buttercup
- Muir's Meadowcrowfoot
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lepyrodia muirii (also called Muir's Water-buttons, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in wetter areas, such as swamps, floodplains, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Lepyrodia muirii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepyrodia muirii has 5 white petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round and brown. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lepyrodia muirii 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 muirii
Lepyrodia muirii can be found in Australia.
Lepyrodia muirii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepyrodia muirii?
Lepyrodia muirii
What is the common name of Lepyrodia muirii?
Muir's Grass-buttercup
What is the natural habitat of Lepyrodia muirii?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
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-252372: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.