Isolepis prolifera
Proliferating Bulrush
Also known as: Cyperus aitonii Biehler +3 more
- Cyperus aitonii Biehler
- Cyperus aitonii Spreng.
- Isolepis erythronegma Steud.
- Isolepis globosa Buchanan
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Isolepis prolifera (commonly known as Proliferating Bulrush) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Found natively in Africa, the Antarctic botanical region, and Australasia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ANTARCTIC, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Middle Atlantic Ocean, New Zealand, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, Subantarctic Islands
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, St.Helena, Tristan da Cunha, Victoria, Western Australia, Zimbabwe
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
France, Tasmania