Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
vulpiastrum
ID:
878459

Status:
valid

Authors:
(De Not.) Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 7: 648 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877794

Common Names

  • Vulpiastrum Leptocarydion
  • Vulpiastrum Leptochloa
  • Vulpiastrum Leptochloa

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Description

Leptocarydion vulpiastrum (also called fox-eared leptocarydion, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It has small, oval leaves and grows in dry sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Leptocarydion vulpiastrum 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

Leptocarydion vulpiastrum has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptocarydion vulpiastrum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the plants when they are dormant.

Where to Find Leptocarydion vulpiastrum

Leptocarydion vulpiastrum is native to India and can be found in moist forests, grasslands, and riverbanks.

Leptocarydion vulpiastrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptocarydion vulpiastrum?

Leptocarydion vulpiastrum

What is the family of Leptocarydion vulpiastrum?

Asteraceae

Where is Leptocarydion vulpiastrum found?

India

Species in the Leptocarydion 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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407053-1: 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].