Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
878437

Status:
valid

Authors:
Summerh. & C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1927: 40, 78 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877772

Common Names

  • Narrow-leaved Leptaspis
  • Leptaspis angustifolia
  • Narrow-leaved Grass

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Description

Leptaspis angustifolia (also called narrow-leaved leptaspis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, narrow leaves and grows in dry sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Leptaspis angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptaspis angustifolia has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptaspis angustifolia is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Leptaspis angustifolia

Leptaspis angustifolia is native to tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Leptaspis angustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptaspis angustifolia?

Leptaspis angustifolia

What is the common name of Leptaspis angustifolia?

Narrow-leaved Leptaspis

What is the natural habitat of Leptaspis angustifolia?

Tropical rainforests

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

Victor Samuel Summerhayes (1897-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Summerh.' 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:407034-1: 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].