Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
breviligulatus
ID:
846462

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.P.Yi) Stapleton & D.Z.Li

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 599 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845797

Common Names

  • Ampelocalamus breviligulatus
  • Breviligulate Ampelocalamus
  • Breviligulate Bamboo

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Description

Ampelocalamus breviligulatus (also called Short-liguled Ampelocalamus, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to South America. It grows in dry, sandy areas and has thin, wiry stems and short-liguled flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Ampelocalamus breviligulatus is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to stabilize sandy soils and to prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ampelocalamus breviligulatus has small white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ampelocalamus breviligulatus is a hardy, fast-growing, evergreen grass that is native to coastal regions of China. It is tolerant of salt and wind and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or by division. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The divisions should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Ampelocalamus breviligulatus

Ampelocalamus breviligulatus can be found in China.

Ampelocalamus breviligulatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ampelocalamus breviligulatus?

Ampelocalamus breviligulatus

What is the natural habitat of Ampelocalamus breviligulatus?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the range of Ampelocalamus breviligulatus?

Eastern Asia

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

De Zhu Li (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Z.Li' in the authors string.
Tong Pei Yi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.P.Yi' in the authors string.
Christopher Mark Adrian Stapleton (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapleton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60440821-2: 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].