Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
radicans
ID:
878746

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steud.) A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Ann. Soc. Linn. Lyon , n.s., 69: 87 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878081

Common Names

  • Radicate Lepturus
  • Radicans Lepturus
  • Radicate Lepturus Grass

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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepturus radicans 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

Lepturus radicans is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer months.

Where to Find Lepturus radicans

Lepturus radicans can be found in Europe and Asia.

Lepturus radicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepturus radicans?

Lepturus radicans

What type of organism is Lepturus radicans?

Lepturus radicans is a species of filamentous cyanobacteria

What is the habitat of Lepturus radicans?

Lepturus radicans 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:407264-1: 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].