Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
coerulescens
ID:
878477

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 209 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877812

Common Names

  • Coerulescens Leptochloa
  • Coerulescens Leptocarydion
  • Coerulescens Leptocanna

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Description

Leptochloa coerulescens (also called Blue Leptochloa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to China, Japan and Taiwan. It grows in forests, grasslands, and shrublands at elevations of up to 2,000 meters. It has a single stem and long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.

Uses & Benefits

Leptochloa coerulescens 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 coerulescens 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 coerulescens 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 coerulescens

Leptochloa coerulescens is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Bihar, and West Bengal.

Leptochloa coerulescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptochloa coerulescens?

Leptochloa coerulescens

What is the common name of Leptochloa coerulescens?

Blue Leptochloa

What is the natural habitat of Leptochloa coerulescens?

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

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:407078-1: 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].