Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
neesii
ID:
878560

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 19: 108. 1881 [1882 publ. 1881]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877895

Common Names

  • Leptochloa neesii
  • Nees' Leptochloa
  • Nees' Knotgrass

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Description

Leptochloa neesii (also called 'Nees' Windmill Grass', among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. It is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Leptochloa neesii is used as a forage crop and as an ornamental grass. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptochloa neesii has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are slender and have a reddish-brown stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptochloa neesii is a warm-season grass native to the southern United States. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach a height of up to 4 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps. The seed should be planted in the spring and kept moist until germination. Division of the clumps should be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted.

Where to Find Leptochloa neesii

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

Leptochloa neesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptochloa neesii?

Leptochloa neesii

What is the family of Leptochloa neesii?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Leptochloa neesii?

Nees' sprangletop

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-422311: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.