Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.H.Tong, Z.G.Xu, J.B.Ni & N.H.Xia
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 39(4)-e03070: 5 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025458
Common Names
- Ampelocalamus sinovietnamensis
- Sino-Vietnamese Ampelocalamus
- Sino-Vietnamese Ampelocalamus
Description
Ampelocalamus sinovietnamensis (also called Ampelocalamus sinovietnamensis var. sinovietnamensis, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is a perennial grass, usually reaching a height of around 1 meter. It is native to China and Vietnam, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is found in Yunnan province and northern Vietnam.
Uses & Benefits
Ampelocalamus sinovietnamensis is used for its medicinal properties and is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ampelocalamus sinovietnamensis has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are narrow and lanceolate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ampelocalamus sinovietnamensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae. It is native to China and Vietnam. Propagation is usually done through seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, bright location. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Ampelocalamus sinovietnamensis
Ampelocalamus sinovietnamensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Ampelocalamus sinovietnamensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ampelocalamus sinovietnamensis?
Ampelocalamus sinovietnamensis
What type of plant is Ampelocalamus sinovietnamensis?
It is a grass
What is the natural habitat of Ampelocalamus sinovietnamensis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of China and Vietnam
Species in the Ampelocalamus genus
Ampelocalamus actinotrichus,
Ampelocalamus breviligulatus,
Ampelocalamus hirsutissimus,
Ampelocalamus luodianensis,
Ampelocalamus melicoideus,
Ampelocalamus mianningensis,
Ampelocalamus microphyllus,
Ampelocalamus naibunensis,
Ampelocalamus patellaris,
Ampelocalamus saxatilis,
Ampelocalamus scandens,
Ampelocalamus yongshanensis,
Ampelocalamus stoloniformis,
Ampelocalamus sinovietnamensis,
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:77216660-1: 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].