Citation: Nees, in Lehm., Pl. Preiss. 66 (1846).

Derivation: Greek lepidos, a scale; bolos throwing away; referring to the very deciduous sheathing bracts of the stems.

Synonymy: Not Applicable

Common name: None

Description:
Stems simple, erect or flexuose; sheathing scales very deciduous leaving distinct annular scars.

Flowers dioecious; perianth-segments 5 or 6; male and female spikelets several-flowered; male flowers with 3 stamens, filaments fillform, anthers 1-celled; female flowers without staminodes, ovary 1-celled, style simple, filiform.

Fruit a small indehiscent nut.

Distribution:  3 species confined to temperate Australia.

Biology: No text

Author: Not yet available