Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
virgata
ID:
878611

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) P.Beauv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Ess. Agrostogr. : 71 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877946

Common Names

  • Leptochloa virgata
  • Bearded Sprangletop
  • Slender Sprangletop

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Description

Leptochloa virgata (also called wand-like sprangletop, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the United States. It is a tufted perennial grass with erect, smooth, and slender culms. The leaves are flat, smooth, and have a pointed tip. It is found in dry, sandy soils and is common in the southeastern United States.

Uses & Benefits

Leptochloa virgata is used as a forage grass for livestock and is also used in erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptochloa virgata has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptochloa virgata 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 virgata

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

Leptochloa virgata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptochloa virgata?

Leptochloa virgata

What is the family of Leptochloa virgata?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Leptochloa virgata?

Wand 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

Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407181-1: 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].