Leptochloa is a widespread genus of Asian, Australian, and American plants in the grass family. [4][5][6] Members of the genus are commonly known as sprangletops. [1][7] The generic name is derived from the Greek words leptos, meaning "thin," and chloa, meaning "grass," referring to the inflorescences. [8][9]

Leptochloa (including Diplachne) sensu lato (s.l.) comprises a diverse assemblage of C4 (NAD-ME and PCK) grasses with approx. 32 annual or perennial species. Evolutionary relationships and a modern classification of Leptochloa spp. based on the ...

Common name: Sprangletop, Feathergrass. A genus of about 30 species, pantropical and extending into warm temperate areas. The circumscription of Leptochloa has been controversial; many earlier authors have preferred to separate Diplachne as a separate genus.

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Leptochloa chinensis, commonly known as red sprangletop, [1] Asian sprangletop, [2] or Chinese sprangletop, is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is a serious weed of rice. [1] It is native to regions of Africa, Asia, and Oceania.

In some species, such as Leptochloa chloridiformis, and others with enrichment axes in the long internode zone, both types of prophylls are present: there is a short prophyll and several cataphylls in the basal shoots and a long prophyll and true leaves in …

Key results: Leptochloa s.l. is polyphyletic and strong support was found for five lineages. Embedded within the Leptochloa sensu stricto (s.s.) clade are two Trichloris spp. and embedded in Dinebra are Drake-brockmania and 19 Leptochloa spp.

Leptochola chinensis is a serious weed of rice. Its ability to withstand waterlogged conditions as well as drained, moist conditions makes it a problem weed in rice.

Leptochloa uninervia is an annual grasslike herb that is native to California, and also found elsewhere in North America and beyond.

This datasheet on Leptochloa chinensis covers Identity, Overview, Distribution, Dispersal, Hosts/Species Affected, Diagnosis, Biology & Ecology, Natural Enemies, Impacts, Prevention/Control, Further Information.