Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perrieri
ID:
878736

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1946

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878071

Common Names

  • Perrier's Lepturus
  • Perrier Lepturus
  • Perrier's Lepturus Grass

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Description

Lepturus perrieri (also called Perrier's Vein-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has a tufted habit and its stems are up to 60 cm tall. Its leaves are linear, and its spikelets are arranged in two rows.

Uses & Benefits

Lepturus perrieri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepturus perrieri 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 perrieri 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 perrieri

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

Lepturus perrieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepturus perrieri?

Lepturus perrieri

What type of organism is Lepturus perrieri?

Lepturus perrieri is a species of filamentous cyanobacteria

What is the habitat of Lepturus perrieri?

Lepturus perrieri is found in freshwater and marine habitats

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:407260-1: 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].