Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
leptocoma
ID:
846603

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Trin.) Pilg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 54: 284 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845938

Common Names

  • Anadelphia leptocoma
  • Leptocoma Anadelphia
  • Anadelphia

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Description

Anadelphia leptocoma (also called Slender Anadelphia, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Australia. It has narrow, linear leaves and grows in a variety of habitats including grasslands, woodlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Anadelphia leptocoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anadelphia leptocoma is a small, white to pale yellow flower with a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin and grass-like with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anadelphia leptocoma is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Anadelphia leptocoma

Anadelphia leptocoma can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Anadelphia leptocoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anadelphia leptocoma?

Anadelphia leptocoma

What is the common name of Anadelphia leptocoma?

Leptocoma Anadelphia

What is the natural habitat of Anadelphia leptocoma?

Tropical rainforests

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:387352-1: 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].