Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scindicus
ID:
878296

Status:
valid

Authors:
Henrard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Blumea 4: 514 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877631

Common Names

  • Lasiurus scindicus
  • Scind Lasiurus
  • Scind Spear Grass

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Description

Lasiurus scindicus (also called Indian Flying Fox, among many other common names) is a species of bat native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It has a wingspan of up to 40 cm and is typically brown or gray in color. It prefers habitats such as forests, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Lasiurus scindicus is used as a fodder crop for livestock and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lasiurus scindicus is a small, yellow spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, round grain that is dark brown in color. The seedling is a small grass with a single stem and narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lasiurus scindicus is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India and prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer.

Where to Find Lasiurus scindicus

Lasiurus scindicus is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Lasiurus scindicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lasiurus scindicus?

Lasiurus scindicus

What is the natural habitat of Lasiurus scindicus?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

What is the conservation status of Lasiurus scindicus?

Least Concern

Species in the Lasiurus genus

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

Johannes Theodoor Henrard (1881-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henrard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406922-1: 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].