Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
tectoneticola
ID:
878603

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Backer) Jansen ex Veldkamp

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Blumea 19: 64 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877938

Common Names

  • Leptochloa tectoneticola
  • Tectoneticola Knotgrass
  • Tectoneticola Leptochloa

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Description

Leptochloa tectoneticola (also called Tectoneticola 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 tectoneticola is used as a forage grass for livestock, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptochloa tectoneticola 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 tectoneticola is a warm-season grass native to the United States. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 3 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. It is tolerant of drought and heat and can be used in lawns, pastures, and meadows.

Where to Find Leptochloa tectoneticola

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

Leptochloa tectoneticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptochloa tectoneticola?

Leptochloa tectoneticola

What is the family of Leptochloa tectoneticola?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Leptochloa tectoneticola?

Tectoneticola 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

Jan Frederik Veldkamp (1941-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veldkamp' in the authors string.
Cornelis Andries Backer (1874-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backer' in the authors string.
Pieter Jansen (1882-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jansen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407171-1: 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].