Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nesiotes
ID:
908914

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cope

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 61: 244 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908249



Common Names

  • Lepturus nesiotes
  • Island Bristlegrass
  • Island Bristle Grass


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Description

Lepturus nesiotes (also called Nesiotes Lepturus, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is a tufted grass with a bluish-green foliage and grows in dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lepturus nesiotes is used as an ornamental plant, as a soil stabilizer, and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepturus nesiotes has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have broad, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepturus nesiotes is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate drought and salt spray. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings.

Where to Find Lepturus nesiotes

Lepturus nesiotes can be found in the Aegean Sea.

Lepturus nesiotes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepturus nesiotes?

Lepturus nesiotes

What is the common name of Lepturus nesiotes?

Nesiotes Lepturus

Where is Lepturus nesiotes found?

Lepturus nesiotes is found in Greece.

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

Thomas Arthur Cope (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cope' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77074690-1: 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].