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Description
Lepidosperma Chinense is a species of the family Cyperaceae, commonly known as the Chinese scale-rush. This plant is native to northeastern Asia, particularly China, Korea, and Japan.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Lepidosperma |
Appearance
Lepidosperma Chinense is a perennial plant that grows up to 50 centimeters in height. It has narrow, grass-like leaves that are about 1.5 millimeters wide. The stem is erect and slender with a brownish color. The flowers are small and inconspicuous, and the fruit is a small, rounded nut enclosed in a scale-like bract.
Care Guide
Water: Lepidosperma Chinense prefers moist soil, but it can tolerate some drought.
Fertilization: This plant does not require frequent fertilization, but occasional feeding with a balanced fertilizer can promote growth.
Soil: Lepidosperma Chinense grows well in well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5.
Sunlight: This plant prefers full sun to partial shade.
Hardiness Zones: Lepidosperma Chinense is hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9.
Common Pests & Diseases
Lepidosperma Chinense is generally pest and disease-free, but it can be susceptible to fungal infections when grown in overly moist conditions. Root rot and crown rot are the most common diseases that affect this plant.
Habitat
Lepidosperma Chinense is commonly found in wetlands, marshes, and along stream banks in its native range. It grows well in moist soil and can tolerate some flooding.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Lepidosperma Chinense drought-tolerant?
A: While this plant prefers moist soil, it can tolerate some drought.
Q: What is the hardiness zone for Lepidosperma Chinense?
A: Lepidosperma Chinense is hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9.
Q: Does Lepidosperma Chinense require frequent fertilization?
A: No, this plant does not require frequent fertilization, but occasional feeding with a balanced fertilizer can promote growth.
Q: What are the common pests and diseases that affect Lepidosperma Chinense?
A: Lepidosperma Chinense is generally pest and disease-free, but it can be susceptible to fungal infections when grown in overly moist conditions. Root rot and crown rot are the most common diseases that affect this plant.
Related Plants
- Lepidosperma tenue
- Lepidosperma viscidum
- Lepidosperma concavum
- Lepidosperma angustatum
References
- “Lepidosperma Chinense.” Missouri Botanical Garden. Accessed June 20, 2021.
https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=279004&isprofile=0&basic=Lepidosperma%20chinense - “Lepidosperma Chinense.” PlantNet. Accessed June 20, 2021.
https://www.plantnet.org/publications/pohjapi/en/13/cyppc/cyppc_lepchin.html - “Lepidosperma Chinense.” Flora of China. Accessed June 20, 2021.
http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200027114
