Lepironia articulata

Lepironia articulata

Native to:
Australia, Borneo, Cambodia, Caroline Is., China, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Hainan, India, Laos, Madagascar, Malaya, Maluku, Nansei-shoto, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cyperaceae
Genus:
Lepironia
Species:
Lepironia articulata
USDA Symbol:
LEAR30

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Graminoid
Height:
150 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
peaty, waterlogged, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
commonly found in swamps and wetlands