Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leschenaultiana
ID:
869951

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Decne.) Ohwi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Bull. Tokyo Sci. Mus. 18: 2 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869286

Common Names

  • Eulalia Leschenaultiana
  • Leschenaultiana Eulalia
  • Eulalia Leschenaultiana

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Description

Eulalia leschenaultiana (also called 'Leschenault's Eulalia', among many other common names) is a small, clump-forming grass with thin, green leaves and a wispy, airy appearance. It is native to East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea, and is commonly found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Eulalia leschenaultiana 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 leschenaultiana 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 leschenaultiana 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 leschenaultiana

Eulalia leschenaultiana can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Eulalia leschenaultiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eulalia leschenaultiana?

Eulalia leschenaultiana

What are the common names of Eulalia leschenaultiana?

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

Where does Eulalia leschenaultiana grow?

Eulalia leschenaultiana 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

Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:402166-1: 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].