Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
842013

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.D.Chu & C.S.Chao

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
J. Bamboo Res. 1(2): 31(165) (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841348

Common Names

  • Acidosasa Chinensis
  • Chinese Acidosasa
  • China Acidosasa

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Description

Acidosasa chinensis (also called Chinese Acidosasa, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to China. It is a perennial grass with long, narrow leaves and grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Acidosasa chinensis is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acidosasa chinensis is a small white or yellowish flower with a single petal. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acidosasa chinensis is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with a creeping habit. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The seedlings should emerge in about two weeks. When propagating by division, carefully separate the root ball into several sections and replant each section in a separate pot. Water the newly planted divisions and keep the soil moist. Provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Acidosasa chinensis

Acidosasa chinensis can be found in the western United States, ranging from California to Oregon and Washington.

Acidosasa chinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acidosasa chinensis?

Acidosasa chinensis

What is the common name of Acidosasa chinensis?

Chinese bamboo

What is the habitat of Acidosasa chinensis?

It is found in moist forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas

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

Cheng De Chu (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Chu' in the authors string.
Chi Son Chao (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.Chao' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:896835-1: 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].