Isolepis fluitans 0
Author: (Carl von Linné (1707-1778)) Robert Brown (1773-1858)Family: Cyperaceae
Genus: Isolepis
Synonym(s): Isolepis inyangensis,Scirpus fluitans
English name: Floating Clubsedge
Zone: Australia
References
- A monograph of the genus Isolepis R. Br. (Cyperaceae), A. Muthama Muasya and David A. Simpson. Kew Bulletin 2002 Vol. 57(2) pag. 257-362. JStor
- A taxonomic revision of the genus Lolium, Terrell, Edward E. 1968. DOI
- Encyclopedia of Australian Plants, Elliot W. Rodger & Jones David L. 2012 Vol. 5 pag. 436-437. ISBN
References for the genus
- Encyclopedia of Australian Plants, Elliot W. Rodger & Jones David L. 2012 pag. 436. ISBN
- PlantZafrica, Aluwani A. Tshiila. KwaZulu-Natal Herbarium 2014. Isolepis
- A monograph of the genus Isolepis R. Br. (Cyperaceae), A. Muthama Muasya and David A. Simpson. Kew Bulletin 2002 Vol. 57(2) pag. 257-362. JStor
- Notes on some plants of Southern Africa, chiefly from Natal: XIII, Hilliard, O.M. and Burtt, B.L. Notes from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 1986 Vol. 43(3) pag. 345-405. Address
- PlantZafrica, Aluwani A. Tshiila. KwaZulu-Natal Herbarium 2014. Isolepis
- A monograph of the genus Isolepis R. Br. (Cyperaceae), A. Muthama Muasya and David A. Simpson. Kew Bulletin 2002 Vol. 57(2) pag. 257-362. JStor
- Notes on some plants of Southern Africa, chiefly from Natal: XIII, Hilliard, O.M. and Burtt, B.L. Notes from the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 1986 Vol. 43(3) pag. 345-405. Address
General specifications
Biological type: grass
Frost resistance: 23ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Aquatic plant: Yes
IUCN Red List of threatened species status: Least Concern
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,3ft x 1,6ft
Plant with a spacing of: 1,4ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from April until September
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: Aquatic substrate
Plant watering: 1x a day pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Grasses; forestry plate, 2L forestry pot, forest pot 3L, container 6L
Propagation is done by root division
Member of the following Vegetation Map-units
Groupe : AZf04 Drakensberg Wetlands. MAP 543mm-1247mm APCV 25% MAT 49ºF MFD 103 day MAPE 1468 mm Alt 1800m-2500m
Frost resistance: 23ºF
Leaf color: bright green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Aquatic plant: Yes
IUCN Red List of threatened species status: Least Concern
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,3ft x 1,6ft
Plant with a spacing of: 1,4ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from April until September
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: Aquatic substrate
Plant watering: 1x a day pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Grasses; forestry plate, 2L forestry pot, forest pot 3L, container 6L
Propagation is done by root division
Member of the following Vegetation Map-units
Groupe : AZf04 Drakensberg Wetlands. MAP 543mm-1247mm APCV 25% MAT 49ºF MFD 103 day MAPE 1468 mm Alt 1800m-2500m
Sowing instructions
SPRING Soak in 50ml ambiant water with a SmokeDisk in for 24h. Sow the seeds on the surface of Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix and pouwder with 2mm Smoked Vermiculite (0,012g/cm²) between 64-72°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 4-5 weeks.
Germination references for the genus
- PlantZafrica, Aluwani A. Tshiila. KwaZulu-Natal Herbarium 2014. Isolepis
Germination references for the genus
- PlantZafrica, Aluwani A. Tshiila. KwaZulu-Natal Herbarium 2014. Isolepis
Experiences in the garden
03-11-17A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Wildseed Tasmania collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
16-10-18 Sown seeds in a tray, they did not geminate in Serre2.
Protocol: Autumn SmokeDisk Surface+Smoked Vermiculite Sowing mix+Sand 64-72°F Damp substrate+Light 4-5w