Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
878481

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Syll. Pl. Nov. 1: 4 (1822)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877816

Common Names

  • Chinese Leptochloa
  • Chinese Leptocarydion
  • Chinese Leptocanna

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Description

Leptochloa chinensis (also called Chinese sprangletop, among many other common names) is a grass native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows to a height of about 1 meter and has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Leptochloa chinensis 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 chinensis has small, yellowish-green flowers, small, dark brown seeds, and small, dark green seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptochloa chinensis 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 chinensis

Leptochloa chinensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, and Hubei.

Leptochloa chinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptochloa chinensis?

Leptochloa chinensis

What is the common name of Leptochloa chinensis?

Chinese Leptochloa

What is the natural habitat of Leptochloa chinensis?

Tropical and subtropical grasslands

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407073-1: 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].