Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boinensis
ID:
878695

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 93: 87 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878030

Common Names

  • Boin Lepturus
  • Boin Hair Grass
  • Boin Foxtail Grass

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Description

Lepturus boinensis (also called Boinensis Lepturus, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Madagascar. 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

Lepturus boinensis is used as a forage grass for livestock and is also used in erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepturus boinensis has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are green and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepturus boinensis 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 Lepturus boinensis

Lepturus boinensis can be found in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.

Lepturus boinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepturus boinensis?

Lepturus boinensis

What type of plant is Lepturus boinensis?

Fern

Where is Lepturus boinensis found?

New Caledonia

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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407237-1: 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].