Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
srilankensis
ID:
878600

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Snow

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Novon 8: 183 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877935

Common Names

  • Leptochloa srilankensis
  • Sri Lankan Knotgrass
  • Sri Lankan Leptochloa

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Description

Leptochloa srilankensis (also called Sri Lankan Beaked-grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World. It is a tufted grass with erect culms and long, flat leaves. It is found in open, dry habitats, such as grasslands, savannas, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Leptochloa srilankensis is used as a forage grass for livestock, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptochloa srilankensis has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals and three sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and slightly flattened. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are slightly hairy.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptochloa srilankensis is a low-growing, evergreen grass that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India and prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions should be taken in late summer.

Where to Find Leptochloa srilankensis

Leptochloa srilankensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Leptochloa srilankensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptochloa srilankensis?

Leptochloa srilankensis

What is the family of Leptochloa srilankensis?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Leptochloa srilankensis?

Sri Lankan 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

Neil Snow (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Snow' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1002704-1: 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].