Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 2: 320 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459749
Common Names
- Lepidosperma sieberi
- Sieberi Lepidosperma
- Sieberi Sword Sedge
Description
Lepidosperma sieberi (also called Sieber's Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m. It is found in open forests, woodlands, grasslands, and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Lepidosperma sieberi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a groundcover in large areas. It is also used for erosion control and as a habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepidosperma sieberi has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepidosperma sieberi is a perennial grass that grows in moist areas and can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun or partial shade and can tolerate a range of soils, including clay. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Lepidosperma sieberi
Lepidosperma sieberi can be found in Australia, particularly in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.
Lepidosperma sieberi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepidosperma sieberi?
Lepidosperma sieberi
What is the common name of Lepidosperma sieberi?
Sieber's Sword-sedge
What is the natural habitat of Lepidosperma sieberi?
Lepidosperma sieberi is 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:310166-1: 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].