Lepturus tenuis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Balf.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Edinburgh 12: 97 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878101
Common Names
- Slender Lepturus
- Tenuis Lepturus
- Slender Lepturus Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lepturus tenuis (also called 'Slender Lepturus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lepturus tenuis is used as a forage grass for livestock and is also used in erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lepturus tenuis is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and long.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lepturus tenuis 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 tenuis
Lepturus tenuis can be found in Europe and Asia.
Lepturus tenuis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepturus tenuis?
Lepturus tenuis
What type of organism is Lepturus tenuis?
Lepturus tenuis is a species of filamentous cyanobacteria
What is the habitat of Lepturus tenuis?
Lepturus tenuis is found in freshwater and marine habitats
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
Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407272-1: 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].