Leiothrix graminea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
graminea
ID:
459097
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bong.) Ruhland
Source:
wcs
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 30: 234 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458429
Common Names
- Graminea Leiothrix
- Grass-Like Leiothrix
- Grass-Leaved Leiothrix
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leiothrix graminea (also called Yellow-billed Leiothrix, Yellow-billed Warbler, and Yellow-billed Shrike-babbler, among many other common names) is a species of bird in the Leiothrichidae family. It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Leiothrix graminea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food plant for caterpillars of some Lepidoptera species.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Leiothrix graminea has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
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Leiothrix graminea is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Leiothrix graminea
Leiothrix graminea can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Leiothrix graminea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leiothrix graminea?
Leiothrix graminea
What is the common name of Leiothrix graminea?
Grass Leiothrix
Where is Leiothrix graminea found?
Leiothrix graminea is found in Brazil.
Species in the Leiothrix genus
Leiothrix angustifolia, Leiothrix argentea, Leiothrix argyroderma, Leiothrix arrecta, Leiothrix beckii, Leiothrix celiae, Leiothrix cipoensis, Leiothrix crassifolia, Leiothrix curvifolia, Leiothrix distichoclada, Leiothrix echinocephala, Leiothrix flagellaris, Leiothrix flavescens, Leiothrix fluitans, Leiothrix fulgida, Leiothrix glauca, Leiothrix gomesii, Leiothrix graminea, Leiothrix hirsuta, Leiothrix linearis, Leiothrix longipes, Leiothrix luxurians, Leiothrix mucronata, Leiothrix pilulifera, Leiothrix prolifera, Leiothrix propinqua, Leiothrix rufula, Leiothrix rupestris, Leiothrix schlechtendalii, Leiothrix sclerophylla, Leiothrix sinuosa, Leiothrix spergula, Leiothrix spiralis, Leiothrix subulata, Leiothrix vivipara, Leiothrix raymondii, Leiothrix bracteosa, Leiothrix plantago, Leiothrix restingensis,
Species in the Eriocaulaceae family
Comanthera kegeliana, Comanthera harleyi, Comanthera euschemus, Comanthera elegantula, Comanthera elegans, Comanthera dealbata, Comanthera curralensis, Comanthera brasiliana, Comanthera bisulcata, Comanthera bahiensis, Comanthera aurifibrata, Comanthera aciphylla, Comanthera hatschbachii, Comanthera xeranthemoides, Comanthera caespitosa, Comanthera centauroides, Comanthera reflexa, Comanthera jenmanii, Comanthera floccosa, Comanthera circinnata, Comanthera cipoensis, Comanthera giuliettiae, Comanthera suberosa, Comanthera ruprechtiana, Comanthera paepalophylla, Comanthera nivea, Comanthera nitida, Comanthera magnifica, Comanthera imbricata, Comanthera mucugensis, Comanthera lanosa, Comanthera retroflexa, Comanthera pignalii, Comanthera brunnea, Comanthera dimera, Comanthera angustifolia, Comanthera tricostata, Comanthera borbae, Eriocaulon abyssinicum, Eriocaulon achiton, Eriocaulon acutibracteatum, Eriocaulon acutifolium, Eriocaulon adamesii, Eriocaulon aethiopicum, Eriocaulon africanum, Eriocaulon afzelianum, Eriocaulon albocapitatum, Eriocaulon alleizettei, Eriocaulon alpestre, Eriocaulon alpinum,
References
Wilhelm Ruhland (1878-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruhland' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:137144-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.