Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nanunica
ID:
842032

Status:
valid

Authors:
(McClure) C.S.Chao & G.Y.Yang

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 39: 66 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841367

Common Names

  • Acidosasa Nanunica
  • Small Acidosasa
  • Nanunica Acidosasa

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Description

Acidosasa nanunica (also called Nanunica 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 nanunica 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 nanunica are yellow and bell-shaped, with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acidosasa nanunica 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 nanunica

Acidosasa nanunica can be found in Guangxi Province, China.

Acidosasa nanunica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acidosasa nanunica?

Acidosasa nanunica

What is the natural habitat of Acidosasa nanunica?

Forests and shrubs

What is the average height of Acidosasa nanunica?

Up to 1.5 meters

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

Chi Son Chao (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.Chao' in the authors string.
Floyd Alonzo McClure (1897-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McClure' in the authors string.
Guang Yao Yang (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Y.Yang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1019663-1: 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].