Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zeylanica
ID:
878452

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees ex Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 8 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877787

Common Names

  • Ceylon Leptaspis
  • Sri Lanka Leptaspis
  • Ceylon Hair Grass

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Description

Leptaspis zeylanica (also called Ceylon leptaspis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Sri Lanka. It has small, oval leaves and grows in dry sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Leptaspis zeylanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to create hedges and borders. It is drought tolerant and can be used to reduce soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptaspis zeylanica has small, white flowers that are arranged in a panicle. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a glossy surface. The seedlings have two opposite, narrow leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptaspis zeylanica 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 zeylanica

Leptaspis zeylanica is native to Sri Lanka and can be found in moist forests, grasslands, and riverbanks.

Leptaspis zeylanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptaspis zeylanica?

Leptaspis zeylanica

What is the family of Leptaspis zeylanica?

Acanthaceae

Where is Leptaspis zeylanica found?

Sri Lanka

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407044-1: 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].