Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lancifolia
ID:
842757

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mez) Zuloaga & Judz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Novon 3: 307 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000842092

Common Names

  • Agnesia lancifolia
  • Lance-leaved Agnesia
  • Lancifolia Agnesia

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Description

Agnesia lancifolia (also called lanceleaf agenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Agnesia lancifolia 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 Agnesia lancifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, light green, and have a long, narrow leaf shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agnesia lancifolia 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 Agnesia lancifolia

Agnesia lancifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Agnesia lancifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agnesia lancifolia?

Agnesia lancifolia

What is the common name of Agnesia lancifolia?

Lanceleaf Agnesia

Where is Agnesia lancifolia found?

Brazil

Species in the Agnesia 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

Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
Emmet J. Judziewicz (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Judz.' in the authors string.
Fernando Omar Zuloaga (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zuloaga' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:973333-1: 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].