Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
victoriensis
ID:
451421

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.A.Wakef.) K.L.Wilson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Telopea 2: 170 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000450753

Common Names

  • Victoria Isolepis
  • Victoria Scirpus
  • Victoria Club-Rush

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Description

Isolepis victoriensis (also called Victoria Bulrush, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to South Africa. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in wetland habitats and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Isolepis victoriensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and to help filter water in ponds and other water bodies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isolepis victoriensis has small, white flowers and tiny, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isolepis victoriensis is a tropical, evergreen, grass-like plant that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, humid environment. Divisions should be taken from the clumps and planted in moist, well-draining soil. The plant prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Isolepis victoriensis

Isolepis victoriensis is native to Australia.

Isolepis victoriensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isolepis victoriensis?

Isolepis victoriensis

What is the common name of Isolepis victoriensis?

Victorian Club-sedge

What is the natural habitat of Isolepis victoriensis?

Moist, grassy areas

Species in the Isolepis genus

Isolepis alpina, Isolepis angelica, Isolepis antarctica, Isolepis aucklandica, Isolepis australiensis, Isolepis basilaris, Isolepis beccarii, Isolepis bicolor, Isolepis brevicaulis, Isolepis bulbifera, Isolepis caligenis, Isolepis carinata, Isolepis cernua, Isolepis congrua, Isolepis costata, Isolepis crassiuscula, Isolepis cyperoides, Isolepis diabolica, Isolepis digitata, Isolepis distigmatosa, Isolepis expallescens, Isolepis fluitans, Isolepis gaudichaudiana, Isolepis graminoides, Isolepis habra, Isolepis humbertii, Isolepis hystrix, Isolepis inconspicua, Isolepis inundata, Isolepis karroica, Isolepis keniaensis, Isolepis kilimanjarica, Isolepis leptostachya, Isolepis ludwigii, Isolepis marginata, Isolepis montivaga, Isolepis moseleyana, Isolepis multicaulis, Isolepis natans, Isolepis nigricans, Isolepis oldfieldiana, Isolepis omissa, Isolepis pellocolea, Isolepis pottsii, Isolepis praetextata, Isolepis producta, Isolepis prolifera, Isolepis pseudosetacea, Isolepis pusilla, Isolepis ranko,

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Norman Arthur Wakefield (1918-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.A.Wakef.' in the authors string.
Karen L. Wilson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.L.Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:909005-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].