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
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.
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 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,