Leersia angustifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Prodoehl
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bot. Arch. 1: 217 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877638
Common Names
- Leersia angustifolia
- Narrow-leaved Leersia
- Narrow-leaved Spear Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leersia angustifolia (also called Narrow-Leaved Rice, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of up to 70 cm. Its leaves are linear and up to 10 cm long and 1 mm wide. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Leersia angustifolia is used as a fodder crop for livestock and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leersia angustifolia has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leersia angustifolia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and transplanted into prepared soil.
Where to Find Leersia angustifolia
Leersia angustifolia is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Leersia angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leersia angustifolia?
Leersia angustifolia
What is the natural habitat of Leersia angustifolia?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
What is the conservation status of Leersia angustifolia?
Least Concern
Species in the Leersia genus
Species in the Poaceae family
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References
Alice Prodoehl: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prodoehl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406928-1: 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].