Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
prospectum
ID:
1575378

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.T.Plunkett & R.L.Barrett

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2022

Citation Micro:
Telopea 25: 84 (2022)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000039963

Common Names

  • Lepidosperma Prospectum
  • Lepidosperma Prospectum Plant
  • Lepidosperma Prospectum Flower

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Description

Lepidosperma prospectum (also called 'Prospect Lepidosperma', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to temperate regions of Australia. It has an upright habit with a rounded crown and can reach up to 1 meter in height. The leaves are linear and are arranged in opposite pairs. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidosperma prospectum is a popular ornamental plant that is used for landscaping and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and can be used in cooking.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidosperma prospectum is a small, yellow, spike-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidosperma prospectum is a perennial grass native to Australia. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from the clumps and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Lepidosperma prospectum

Lepidosperma prospectum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Australia, including Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.

Lepidosperma prospectum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepidosperma prospectum?

Lepidosperma prospectum

What is the common name of Lepidosperma prospectum?

Prospect Lepidosperma

Where is Lepidosperma prospectum native to?

Australia

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

IPNI Record: 77303242-1: Added by the Aug 2022 IPNI import.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77303242-1: 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].