Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
kuniense
ID:
878687

Status:
valid

Authors:
Morat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 20: 378 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878022

Common Names

  • Kunian Lepturopetium
  • Kunian Hair Grass
  • Kunian Foxtail Grass

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Description

Lepturopetium kuniense (also called Kuni's Lepturopetium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South America. It has a single, thin, upright stem with two or three thin, upright leaves. The flowers are white and fragrant, and they grow in clusters at the top of the stem. It is found in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lepturopetium kuniense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepturopetium kuniense has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have a long, narrow leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepturopetium kuniense can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Lepturopetium kuniense

Lepturopetium kuniense can be found in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.

Lepturopetium kuniense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepturopetium kuniense?

Lepturopetium kuniense

What type of plant is Lepturopetium kuniense?

Fern

Where is Lepturopetium kuniense found?

Japan

Species in the Lepturopetium genus

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

Philippe Morat (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morat' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:898086-1: 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].