Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
copeanus
ID:
878700

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.K.Simon

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 4B: 460 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878035



Common Names

  • Cope's Lepturus
  • Cope's Hair Grass
  • Cope's Foxtail Grass


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Description

Lepturus copeanus (also called Copeanus Lepturus, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Madagascar. It has a single, thin, upright stem with two or three thin, upright leaves. The flowers are white and fragrant, and they grow in clusters at the top of the stem. It is found in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lepturus copeanus has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepturus copeanus has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are green and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepturus copeanus is a small grass species native to South America. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with full sun. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into several smaller pieces, each with at least one root. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Lepturus copeanus

Lepturus copeanus can be found in the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo.

Lepturus copeanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepturus copeanus?

Lepturus copeanus

What type of plant is Lepturus copeanus?

Fern

Where is Lepturus copeanus found?

Australia

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

Bryan Kenneth Simon (1943-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.K.Simon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77067381-1: 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].