Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
decipiens
ID:
878491

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) Stapf ex Maiden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Agric. Gaz. New South Wales 20: 307 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877826

Common Names

  • Decipiens grass
  • Foxtail grass
  • Giant foxtail grass

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Description

Leptochloa decipiens (also called deceiving 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 decipiens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Leptochloa decipiens sub. peacockii (Maiden & Betche) N.Snow
Leptochloa decipiens sub. decipiens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptochloa decipiens is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best to sow the seeds in early spring or late fall. The seeds should be planted in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. Water the area regularly until the seedlings are established. Once established, the grass will require minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Leptochloa decipiens

Leptochloa decipiens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Leptochloa decipiens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptochloa decipiens?

Leptochloa decipiens

What is the common name of Leptochloa decipiens?

Deceptive Leptochloa

What is the natural habitat of Leptochloa decipiens?

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

Joseph Henry Maiden (1859-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maiden' in the authors string.
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407084-1: 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].