Mosdenia leptostachys - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ficalho & Hiern) Clayton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 25: 250 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880566
Common Names
- Mosdenia leptostachys
- Leptostachys Grass
- Leptostachy Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mosdenia leptostachys (also called 'Leptostachys Mosdenia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America, and it grows in wet forests, swamps, and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Mosdenia leptostachys is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and is also used to help control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mosdenia leptostachys has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mosdenia leptostachys is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light shade.
Where to Find Mosdenia leptostachys
Mosdenia leptostachys can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Mosdenia leptostachys FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mosdenia leptostachys?
Mosdenia leptostachys
What is the common name of Mosdenia leptostachys?
Mosdenia leptostachys
Where is Mosdenia leptostachys found?
Mosdenia leptostachys is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America
Species in the Mosdenia genus
Species in the Poaceae family
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References
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Francisco Manoel Carlos de Mello de Ficalho (1837-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ficalho' in the authors string.
William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408889-1: 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].