Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
banksii
ID:
878438

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 211 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877773

Common Names

  • Banks' Leptaspis
  • Leptaspis banksii
  • Banks' Grass

Searching for Leptaspis banksii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Leptaspis banksii (also called Banks' leptaspis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval leaves and grows in dry sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Leptaspis banksii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a turf grass in lawns.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

Searching for Leptaspis banksii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Leptaspis banksii 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 banksii

Leptaspis banksii is found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Leptaspis banksii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptaspis banksii?

Leptaspis banksii

What is the common name of Leptaspis banksii?

Banks' Leptaspis

What is the natural habitat of Leptaspis banksii?

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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407035-1: 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].