Status:
valid
Authors:
B.M.Yang
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
J. Hunan Teacher's Coll. (Nat. Sci. Ed.) 1981(2): 54 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841356
Common Names
- Acidosasa Glauca
- Glaucous Acidosasa
- Blue-green Acidosasa
Description
Acidosasa glauca (also called Glaucous 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 glauca is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acidosasa glauca 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acidosasa glauca is a perennial grass that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in the spring. It can also be propagated by division of the clumps in the spring.
Where to Find Acidosasa glauca
Acidosasa glauca can be found in the western United States, ranging from California to Oregon and Washington.
Acidosasa glauca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acidosasa glauca?
Acidosasa glauca
What is the natural habitat of Acidosasa glauca?
Forests and shrubs
What is the average height of Acidosasa glauca?
Up to 1.5 meters
Species in the Acidosasa genus
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:903415-1: 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].