Leersia drepanothrix - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 19: 107 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877655
Common Names
- Cutgrass
- Rice Cutgrass
- Northern Cutgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leersia drepanothrix (also called Cutgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America and Europe. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams, and can reach heights of up to 1 meter.
Uses & Benefits
Leersia drepanothrix is a species of grass that is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder grass for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leersia drepanothrix has small, white flowers and seeds that are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leersia drepanothrix 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 drepanothrix
Leersia drepanothrix is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Leersia drepanothrix FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leersia drepanothrix?
Leersia drepanothrix
What is the common name of Leersia drepanothrix?
Sickle Rice Grass
What is the growth habit of Leersia drepanothrix?
It is an annual grass with erect culms.
Species in the Leersia genus
Species in the Poaceae family
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References
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406947-1: 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].