Lepturus geminatus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.Hubb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 33: t. 3233 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878049
Common Names
- Geminate Lepturus
- Twin Lepturus
- Paired Lepturus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lepturus geminatus (also called Geminatus Lepturus, 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
Lepturus geminatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepturus geminatus has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are green and slender.
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Lepturus geminatus is a small grass species native to South America. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with full sun. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into several smaller pieces, each with at least one root. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Lepturus geminatus
Lepturus geminatus can be found in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.
Lepturus geminatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepturus geminatus?
Lepturus geminatus
What type of plant is Lepturus geminatus?
Fern
Where is Lepturus geminatus found?
Australia
Species in the Lepturus genus
Lepturus anadabolavensis, Lepturus androyensis, Lepturus boinensis, Lepturus calcareus, Lepturus copeanus, Lepturus geminatus, Lepturus humbertianus, Lepturus minutus, Lepturus perrieri, Lepturus pulchellus, Lepturus radicans, Lepturus repens, Lepturus tenuis, Lepturus xerophilus, Lepturus nesiotes,
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
Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407248-1: 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].