Leersia friesii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Melderis
Source:
wcs
Year:
1946
Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 40: 225 (1946)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877660
Common Names
- Fries Cutgrass
- Rice Cutgrass
- Northern Cutgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leersia friesii (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 friesii 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 friesii 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 friesii 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 friesii
Leersia friesii is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in moist, grassy areas, such as meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.
Leersia friesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leersia friesii?
Leersia friesii
What is the common name of Leersia friesii?
Fries' Rice Grass
What is the growth habit of Leersia friesii?
It is an annual grass with erect culms.
Species in the Leersia genus
Species in the Poaceae family
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References
Aleksandre Melderis (1909-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melderis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406953-1: 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].