Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
riparia
ID:
1243722

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson

Source:
tro

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Telopea 14: 15 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243060



Common Names

  • Lepyrodia riparia
  • Riparian Jointweed
  • Riparian Joint-weed


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Description

Lepyrodia riparia (also called Riparian Lepyrodia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia, found in moist meadows, streambanks, and other wet habitats. It has small, white flowers and a basal rosette of leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Lepyrodia riparia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for making rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepyrodia riparia has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval cotyledons and hairy, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepyrodia riparia is a perennial plant native to tropical regions. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a warm, humid environment. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a moist soil in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Lepyrodia riparia

Lepyrodia riparia is native to Australia, including New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Lepyrodia riparia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepyrodia riparia?

Lepyrodia riparia

What is the common name of Lepyrodia riparia?

Riparian Lepyrodia

What is the habitat of Lepyrodia riparia?

It is found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and ponds

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

Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Barbara G. Briggs (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Briggs' in the authors string.