Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
langbianense
ID:
859437

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Chev. & A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 27: 452 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858772

Common Names

  • Cephalostachyum langbianense
  • Langbian Sandbur
  • Langbian Sandbur Grass

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Description

Cephalostachyum langbianense (also called Langbian sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Africa, Asia, and Australia. It typically grows in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and along the banks of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Cephalostachyum langbianense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalostachyum langbianense has small, yellow flowers with an ovate-lanceolate shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalostachyum langbianense is a warm-season grass that is cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is tolerant of drought and shade and is used for pasture, hay, and silage.

Where to Find Cephalostachyum langbianense

Cephalostachyum langbianense is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Cephalostachyum langbianense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalostachyum langbianense?

Cephalostachyum langbianense

What is the natural habitat of Cephalostachyum langbianense?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What are the common uses of Cephalostachyum langbianense?

Used for making furniture, flooring, and other decorative items

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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395371-1: 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].