Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
tetraquetrum
ID:
460454

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 2: 90 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459786

Common Names

  • Lepidosperma tetraquetrum
  • Four-angled Sword-sedge
  • Four-angled Sedge

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Description

Lepidosperma tetraquetrum (also called Four-angled Sword-sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Australia. It has narrow, flat, bright green leaves with a four-angled shape and grows in moist areas, such as swamps, wet forests, and along creeks and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Lepidosperma tetraquetrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fuel wood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepidosperma tetraquetrum is a small, white, four-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a white center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepidosperma tetraquetrum is a perennial grass that is native to Australia. It grows in moist areas and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn. Water regularly and fertilize in spring.

Where to Find Lepidosperma tetraquetrum

Lepidosperma tetraquetrum is native to Australia and can be found in wetter areas such as swamps, marshes, and along streams and rivers.

Lepidosperma tetraquetrum FAQ

What type of plant is Lepidosperma tetraquetrum?

Lepidosperma tetraquetrum is a perennial grass.

Where does Lepidosperma tetraquetrum grow?

Lepidosperma tetraquetrum grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

What color are the flowers of Lepidosperma tetraquetrum?

The flowers of Lepidosperma tetraquetrum are usually yellow or white.

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:310177-1: 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].