Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
leptochloa
ID:
851439

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees ex Steud.) Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 7: 76 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000850774

Common Names

  • Arundinella Leptochloa
  • Leptochloa Arundinella
  • Leptochloa Grass

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Description

Arundinella leptochloa (also called slendergrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to South-East Asia. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 0.3-0.6m. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Arundinella leptochloa is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping, and as a soil stabilizer in erosion control projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arundinella leptochloa is a small, white, spike-like inflorescence. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are small, with narrow, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arundinella leptochloa is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay. It is best to water regularly during the growing season and to fertilize lightly in the spring. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Arundinella leptochloa

Arundinella leptochloa is native to India and can be found in dry grasslands and open forests.

Arundinella leptochloa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arundinella leptochloa?

Arundinella leptochloa

What is the family of Arundinella leptochloa?

Poaceae

What is the distribution of Arundinella leptochloa?

India, Nepal, Bhutan, China, and Myanmar

Species in the Arundinella genus

Arundinella barbinodis, Arundinella bengalensis, Arundinella berteroniana, Arundinella blephariphylla, Arundinella cannanorica, Arundinella ciliata, Arundinella cochinchinensis, Arundinella dagana, Arundinella decempedalis, Arundinella deppeana, Arundinella filiformis, Arundinella flavida, Arundinella fluviatilis, Arundinella furva, Arundinella fuscata, Arundinella grandiflora, Arundinella grevillensis, Arundinella hirta, Arundinella hispida, Arundinella holcoides, Arundinella hookeri, Arundinella intricata, Arundinella khasiana, Arundinella laxiflora, Arundinella leptochloa, Arundinella longispicata, Arundinella mesophylla, Arundinella metzii, Arundinella montana, Arundinella nepalensis, Arundinella nervosa, Arundinella nodosa, Arundinella parviflora, Arundinella pumila, Arundinella purpurea, Arundinella rupestris, Arundinella setosa, Arundinella spicata, Arundinella thwaitesii, Arundinella tricholepis, Arundinella tuberculata, Arundinella vaginata, Arundinella villosa, Arundinella yunnanensis, Arundinella kokutensis, Arundinella longiscata, Arundinella kerrii, Arundinella ravii, Arundinella chassanica, Arundinella pradeepiana,

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:390685-1: 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].