Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
asthenes
ID:
878468

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roem. & Schult.) C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1941: 26 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877803

Common Names

  • Asthenes Leptochloa
  • Asthenes Leptocarydion
  • Asthenes Leptocanna

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Description

Leptochloa asthenes (also called weak 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 woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Leptochloa asthenes 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 asthenes has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptochloa asthenes 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 asthenes

Leptochloa asthenes is native to India and can be found in moist forests, grasslands, and riverbanks.

Leptochloa asthenes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptochloa asthenes?

Leptochloa asthenes

What is the family of Leptochloa asthenes?

Poaceae

Where is Leptochloa asthenes found?

India

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

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' 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:407061-1: 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].