Leptochloa aquatica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aquatica
ID:
878465
Status:
valid
Authors:
Scribn. & Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bull. Div. Agrostol. U.S.D.A. 24: 26 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877800
Common Names
- Aquatica Leptochloa
- Aquatica Leptocarydion
- Aquatica Leptocanna
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leptochloa aquatica (also called aquatic leptochloa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Africa. It grows in dense tufts and has narrow, linear leaves. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open water habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Leptochloa aquatica 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
Leptochloa aquatica has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leptochloa aquatica 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 Leptochloa aquatica
Leptochloa aquatica is native to India and can be found in moist forests, grasslands, and riverbanks.
Leptochloa aquatica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leptochloa aquatica?
Leptochloa aquatica
What is the family of Leptochloa aquatica?
Poaceae
Where is Leptochloa aquatica found?
India
Species in the Leptochloa genus
Leptochloa aquatica, Leptochloa asthenes, Leptochloa barbata, Leptochloa coerulescens, Leptochloa caudata, Leptochloa chinensis, Leptochloa chloridiformis, Leptochloa decipiens, Leptochloa digitata, Leptochloa ligulata, Leptochloa longa, Leptochloa malayana, Leptochloa monticola, Leptochloa mucronata, Leptochloa nealleyi, Leptochloa neesii, Leptochloa panicea, Leptochloa panicoides, Leptochloa scabra, Leptochloa simoniana, Leptochloa southwoodii, Leptochloa squarrosa, Leptochloa srilankensis, Leptochloa tectoneticola, Leptochloa virgata, Leptochloa viscida, Leptochloa pluriflora, Leptochloa anisopoda, Leptochloa crinita, Leptochloa exilis,
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
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Frank Lamson-Scribner (1851-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scribn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:138321-2: 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].