Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
lanciflora
ID:
908991

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.P.Oliveira & Longhi-Wagner

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 62: 494 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908326

Common Names

  • Lanciflora Streptostachys
  • Streptostachys Lanciflora
  • Mountain Bamboo

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Description

Streptostachys lanciflora (also called Lance-leaved Streptostachys, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and is found in moist habitats, such as riverbanks, marshes, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Streptostachys lanciflora is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Streptostachys lanciflora has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Streptostachys lanciflora is a perennial grass that is native to Asia. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate drought and salt spray. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.

Where to Find Streptostachys lanciflora

Streptostachys lanciflora can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Streptostachys lanciflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Streptostachys lanciflora?

Streptostachys lanciflora

What is the common name of Streptostachys lanciflora?

Lance-Leaved Streptostachys

Where is Streptostachys lanciflora found?

It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and China

Species in the Streptostachys genus

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

Hilda Maria Longhi-Wagner (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Longhi-Wagner' in the authors string.
Reyjane Patricia de Oliveira (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.P.Oliveira' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77083407-1: 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].