Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
leptorrhachis
ID:
897489

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 9: 763 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000896824

Common Names

  • Leptorrhachis Sacciolepis
  • Leptorrhachid Sacciolepis
  • Leptorrhachide Sacciolepis

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Description

Sacciolepis leptorrhachis (also called Slender-stalked Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial grass-like plant native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australia. It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps and lake margins.

Uses & Benefits

Sacciolepis leptorrhachis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover in dry areas. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to make baskets and other craft items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellowish-green, and inconspicuous. Seed: small, dark brown, and oblong. Seedlings: small, dark green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sacciolepis leptorrhachis is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be mowed or left to grow naturally. It is a low maintenance grass that is easy to grow.

Where to Find Sacciolepis leptorrhachis

Sacciolepis leptorrhachis is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands. It can be found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Sacciolepis leptorrhachis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sacciolepis leptorrhachis?

Sacciolepis leptorrhachis

What is the common name of Sacciolepis leptorrhachis?

Slender-stalked saciolepis

What is the family of Sacciolepis leptorrhachis?

Poaceae

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:420096-1: 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].