Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
chloridiformis
ID:
878484

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) Parodi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Physis (Buenos Aires) 4: 184 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000877819



Common Names

  • Chloridiformis Leptochloa
  • Chloridiformis Leptocarydion
  • Chloridiformis Leptocanna


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Description

Leptochloa chloridiformis (also called salt-grass, among many other common names) is a grass native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows to a height of about 1 meter and has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Leptochloa chloridiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to create hedges and borders. It is drought tolerant and can be used to reduce soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptochloa chloridiformis has small, yellowish-green flowers, small, dark brown seeds, and small, dark green seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptochloa chloridiformis is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Leptochloa chloridiformis

Leptochloa chloridiformis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Leptochloa chloridiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptochloa chloridiformis?

Leptochloa chloridiformis

What is the common name of Leptochloa chloridiformis?

Chloridiform Leptochloa

What is the natural habitat of Leptochloa chloridiformis?

Tropical and subtropical grasslands

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

Lorenzo Raimundo Parodi (1895-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parodi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:138323-2: 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].