Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humbertianus
ID:
878718

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 93: 86 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878053

Common Names

  • Lepturus humbertianus
  • Hairy Grama
  • Hairy Grama Grass

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Description

Lepturus humbertianus (also called Humbertianus 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 humbertianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepturus humbertianus 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 humbertianus is a small, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Lepturus humbertianus

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

Lepturus humbertianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepturus humbertianus?

Lepturus humbertianus

What type of plant is Lepturus humbertianus?

Fern

Where is Lepturus humbertianus found?

Madagascar

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:407251-1: 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].