Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
hopperi
ID:
1334541

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.L.Barrett

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 26: 38 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346995

Common Names

  • Lepidosperma Hopperi
  • Hopper's Sword Sedge
  • Lepidosperma

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Description

Lepidosperma hopperi (also called 'Hopper's Lepidosperma', among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 0.6 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in moist soils and shady areas. It has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers and thin, hairy stems.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidosperma hopperi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepidosperma hopperi has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidosperma hopperi is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It requires regular watering during the summer months and should be fertilized once a month.

Where to Find Lepidosperma hopperi

Lepidosperma hopperi can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Lepidosperma hopperi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidosperma hopperi?

Lepidosperma hopperi

What is the common name of Lepidosperma hopperi?

Hopper's Sword Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Lepidosperma hopperi?

Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands

Species in the Lepidosperma genus

Lepidosperma angustatum, Lepidosperma angustifolium, Lepidosperma australe, Lepidosperma avium, Lepidosperma benthamianum, Lepidosperma canescens, Lepidosperma carphoides, Lepidosperma chinense, Lepidosperma clipeicola, Lepidosperma concavum, Lepidosperma congestum, Lepidosperma costale, Lepidosperma curtisiae, Lepidosperma drummondii, Lepidosperma effusum, Lepidosperma elatius, Lepidosperma ensiforme, Lepidosperma evansianum, Lepidosperma filiforme, Lepidosperma fimbriatum, Lepidosperma flexuosum, Lepidosperma forsythii, Lepidosperma gladiatum, Lepidosperma globosum, Lepidosperma gracile, Lepidosperma gunnii, Lepidosperma humile, Lepidosperma inops, Lepidosperma laeve, Lepidosperma latens, Lepidosperma laterale, Lepidosperma leptophyllum, Lepidosperma leptostachyum, Lepidosperma limicola, Lepidosperma lineare, Lepidosperma longitudinale, Lepidosperma muelleri, Lepidosperma neesii, Lepidosperma obtusum, Lepidosperma oldfieldii, Lepidosperma pauperum, Lepidosperma perplanum, Lepidosperma persecans, Lepidosperma perteres, Lepidosperma pruinosum, Lepidosperma pubisquameum, Lepidosperma quadrangulatum, Lepidosperma resinosum, Lepidosperma rostratum, Lepidosperma rupestre,

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

Russell Lindsay Barrett (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Barrett' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77158499-1: 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].