Leersia virginica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Willd.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1797
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4. 1: 325 (1797)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877713
Common Names
- Virginia Cutgrass
- Virginia Leersia
- Leersia virginica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leersia virginica (also called Virginia cutgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It grows in moist areas, such as riverbanks, lake shores, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Leersia virginica is used as a fodder for animals, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leersia virginica 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 virginica 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 virginica
Leersia virginica can be found in the southeastern United States, Mexico, and Central America.
Leersia virginica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leersia virginica?
Leersia virginica
What is the family of Leersia virginica?
Poaceae
What is the habitat of Leersia virginica?
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
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:316778-2: 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].