Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.D.Chu & C.S.Chao) Q.Z.Xie & X.Y.Chen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 13: 74 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841363
Common Names
- Acidosasa Lingchuanensis
- Lingchuan Acidosasa
- Lingchuan's Acidosasa
Description
Acidosasa lingchuanensis (also called Lingchuan 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 lingchuanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Acidosasa lingchuanensis are yellow and star-shaped, with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acidosasa lingchuanensis 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 lingchuanensis
Acidosasa lingchuanensis can be found in Guangxi Province, China.
Acidosasa lingchuanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acidosasa lingchuanensis?
Acidosasa lingchuanensis
What is the natural habitat of Acidosasa lingchuanensis?
Forests and shrubs
What is the average height of Acidosasa lingchuanensis?
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
Quan Zheng Xie: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.Z.Xie' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:969702-1: 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].