Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptostachys
ID:
869950

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pilg.) Henrard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Blumea 3: 453 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869285

Common Names

  • Eulalia Leptostachys
  • Leptostachys Eulalia
  • Eulalia Leptostachys

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Description

Eulalia leptostachys (also called 'Slender-spiked Eulalia', among many other common names) is a tall, upright grass with long, narrow leaves and silvery-white flower plumes. It is native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea, and is commonly found in moist, open areas, such as along roadsides and in meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Eulalia leptostachys is used in horticulture as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eulalia leptostachys is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eulalia leptostachys is a perennial grass that grows best in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Sow the seeds in a prepared seedbed in spring or early summer. Divide the clumps in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Eulalia leptostachys

Eulalia leptostachys can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Eulalia leptostachys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eulalia leptostachys?

Eulalia leptostachys

What are the common names of Eulalia leptostachys?

Common names of Eulalia leptostachys include Japanese Silver Grass, Eulalia, and Zebra Grass.

Where does Eulalia leptostachys grow?

Eulalia leptostachys is native to Japan, Korea, and China, but it is also cultivated in other parts of the world.

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

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
Johannes Theodoor Henrard (1881-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henrard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402165-1: 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].