Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptocladum
ID:
842750

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) Clayton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 27: 447 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842085

Common Names

  • Agenium leptocladum
  • Leptoclad Agenium
  • Leptocladum Agenium

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Description

Agenium leptocladum (also called Leptoclad Agenia, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Brazil. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Agenium leptocladum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its attractive foliage and low maintenance requirements make it a popular choice for landscaping. It is also used as a groundcover to suppress weeds and to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agenium leptocladum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cheirostylis thailandica can be propagated by seed or division. It should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is frost hardy.

Where to Find Agenium leptocladum

Agenium leptocladum can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Agenium leptocladum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agenium leptocladum?

Agenium leptocladum

What is the common name of Agenium leptocladum?

Leptoclad Agenium

Where is Agenium leptocladum found?

Brazil

Species in the Agenium genus

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:384758-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].