Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevis
ID:
881029

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Retz.) Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Révis. Gramin. 1: 154 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880364



Common Names

  • Mnesithea laevis
  • Smooth Mnesithea
  • Smooth Mnesithea-bush


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Description

Mnesithea laevis (also called Smooth Mnesithea, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass native to China. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is typically found in moist, shady areas and is often used as an ornamental grass.

Uses & Benefits

Mnesithea laevis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for erosion control and forage for livestock. It is also used in papermaking and as a biomass fuel.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Mnesithea laevis var. chenii (C.C.Hsu) de Koning & Sosef
Mnesithea laevis var. cochinchinensis (Lour.) de Koning & Sosef
Mnesithea laevis var. laevis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Mnesithea laevis are small, white or pink in color and have five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are short and bushy with multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mnesithea laevis is an evergreen shrub that grows in dry, rocky soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, it requires little care and can tolerate drought.

Where to Find Mnesithea laevis

Mnesithea laevis can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Mnesithea laevis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mnesithea laevis?

Mnesithea laevis

What is the common name of Mnesithea laevis?

Smooth mnesithea

What is the growth habit of Mnesithea laevis?

It is an evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers.

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408784-1: 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].