Status:
valid
Authors:
(McClure) Z.P.Wang & G.H.Ye ex Ohrnb. & Goerrings
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Bamboos World , ed. 2: 61 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841371
Common Names
- Acidosasa Venusta
- Beautiful Acidosasa
- Lovely Acidosasa
Description
Acidosasa venusta (also called Beautiful 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 venusta has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headaches, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Acidosasa venusta are yellow and star-shaped, with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acidosasa venusta is a small, evergreen, perennial fern that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or by spores. It is a low-maintenance plant and is resistant to most pests and diseases.
Where to Find Acidosasa venusta
Acidosasa venusta is found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Acidosasa venusta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acidosasa venusta?
Acidosasa venusta
What is the natural habitat of Acidosasa venusta?
Forests and shrubs
What is the average height of Acidosasa venusta?
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:961854-1: 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].