Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
bainesii
ID:
361615

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. , Nachtr. 1: 153 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360947

Common Names

  • Leucosphaera Bainesii
  • Leucosphaera
  • Bainesii

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Synonyms

  • Marcellia bainesii C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Sericocoma bainesii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Leucosphaera pfeilii Gilg [unknown]
  • Sericocomopsis bainesii Schinz [unknown]

Description

Leucosphaera bainesii (also called African Thatching Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical Africa. It grows in dense tufts, with stems reaching up to 1.2 meters tall. It is found in grassland, open woodland, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Leucosphaera bainesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leucosphaera bainesii is a white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leucosphaera bainesii is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Leucosphaera bainesii

Leucosphaera bainesii is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Leucosphaera bainesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leucosphaera bainesii?

Leucosphaera bainesii

What is the common name of Leucosphaera bainesii?

Baines's leucosphaera

What is the habitat of Leucosphaera bainesii?

It is found in dry, sandy soils, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Species in the Leucosphaera genus

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

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