Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triandra
ID:
878374

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1936: 313 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877709

Common Names

  • Triandra Cutgrass
  • Rice Cutgrass
  • Northern Cutgrass

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Description

Leersia triandra (also called three-flowered cutgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Asia, Europe, and North America. It grows in moist areas, such as riverbanks, lake shores, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Leersia triandra is used as a fodder for animals, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leersia triandra 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Leersia triandra can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny spot. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in moist soil.

Where to Find Leersia triandra

Leersia triandra can be found in the southeastern United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Leersia triandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leersia triandra?

Leersia triandra

What is the family of Leersia triandra?

Poaceae

What is the habitat of Leersia triandra?

Wetlands, marshes, and swamps

Species in the Leersia 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

John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
John McEwan Dalziel (1872-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalziel' in the authors string.
Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:406987-1: 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].