Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
exilis
ID:
1416904

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Renvoize) P.M.Peterson

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Taxon 64: 458 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429369



Common Names

  • Leptochloa exilis
  • Slender Sprangletop
  • Slender Sprangle-Top


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Description

Leptochloa exilis (also called slender leptochloa, among many other common names) is an annual grass species in the Poaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and grows in grasslands and meadows. It is a small grass, usually less than 1 m tall, with small yellow flowers and narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Leptochloa exilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Leptochloa exilis is a small, yellow-green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, erect, herbaceous plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptochloa exilis is a grass that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a sunny location outdoors. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Leptochloa exilis

Leptochloa exilis is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Leptochloa exilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptochloa exilis?

Leptochloa exilis

What type of plant is Leptochloa exilis?

Grass

Where is Leptochloa exilis native to?

Brazil

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

Stephen Andrew Renvoize (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renvoize' in the authors string.
Paul M. Peterson (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Peterson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60468995-2: 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].