Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
littoralis
ID:
538110

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benoist

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 111: 427 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537442



Common Names

  • Anisostachya littoralis
  • Littoralis Anisostachya
  • Littoralis Grass


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Description

Anisostachya littoralis (also called Littoral Anisostachya, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has a basal rosette of linear leaves and small white flowers. It is found in grassland and open woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Anisostachya littoralis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anisostachya littoralis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with 6 petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anisostachya littoralis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types, including clay soils.

Where to Find Anisostachya littoralis

Anisostachya littoralis is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Anisostachya littoralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anisostachya littoralis?

Anisostachya littoralis

What is the common name of Anisostachya littoralis?

Littoral Bristlegrass

What type of plant is Anisostachya littoralis?

Perennial grass-like plant

Species in the Anisostachya genus

Anisostachya aequiloba, Anisostachya ambositrensis, Anisostachya amoena, Anisostachya andringitrensis, Anisostachya apikyensis, Anisostachya arida, Anisostachya armandii, Anisostachya atrorubra, Anisostachya australis, Anisostachya betsiliensis, Anisostachya betsimisaraka, Anisostachya bivalvis, Anisostachya bojeri, Anisostachya bosseri, Anisostachya brevibracteata, Anisostachya breviloba, Anisostachya capuronii, Anisostachya castellana, Anisostachya coccinea, Anisostachya cognata, Anisostachya colorata, Anisostachya debilis, Anisostachya delphinensis, Anisostachya denticulata, Anisostachya dispersa, Anisostachya elata, Anisostachya elliptica, Anisostachya eromoensis, Anisostachya haplostachya, Anisostachya humbertii, Anisostachya humblotii, Anisostachya incisa, Anisostachya induta, Anisostachya latebracteata, Anisostachya littoralis, Anisostachya maculata, Anisostachya modica, Anisostachya oblonga, Anisostachya parvifolia, Anisostachya paucinervis, Anisostachya perrieri, Anisostachya puberula, Anisostachya pubescens, Anisostachya purpurea, Anisostachya ramosa, Anisostachya reptans, Anisostachya ripicola, Anisostachya rivalis, Anisostachya rosea, Anisostachya sambiranensis,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:45306-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.