Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
rupestris
ID:
851482

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 25: 367 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000850817

Common Names

  • Rupestris Bamboo
  • Arundinella rupestris
  • Reed Bamboo

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Description

Arundinella rupestris (also called Rupestrian Arundinella, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to South America. It is a tufted grass with short rhizomes and has an upright growth habit. It grows in moist areas such as wetlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It is also found in tropical and subtropical areas.

Uses & Benefits

Arundinella rupestris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arundinella rupestris is a small, white, spike-like inflorescence. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are small, with narrow, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arundinella rupestris is an evergreen, clump-forming, perennial grass that grows up to 4 feet tall and wide. It is native to Japan. It is best grown in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by division or from seed.

Where to Find Arundinella rupestris

Arundinella rupestris is found in India and Sri Lanka.

Arundinella rupestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arundinella rupestris?

Arundinella rupestris

What is the family of Arundinella rupestris?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Arundinella rupestris?

Rupestris grass

Species in the Arundinella genus

Arundinella barbinodis, Arundinella bengalensis, Arundinella berteroniana, Arundinella blephariphylla, Arundinella cannanorica, Arundinella ciliata, Arundinella cochinchinensis, Arundinella dagana, Arundinella decempedalis, Arundinella deppeana, Arundinella filiformis, Arundinella flavida, Arundinella fluviatilis, Arundinella furva, Arundinella fuscata, Arundinella grandiflora, Arundinella grevillensis, Arundinella hirta, Arundinella hispida, Arundinella holcoides, Arundinella hookeri, Arundinella intricata, Arundinella khasiana, Arundinella laxiflora, Arundinella leptochloa, Arundinella longispicata, Arundinella mesophylla, Arundinella metzii, Arundinella montana, Arundinella nepalensis, Arundinella nervosa, Arundinella nodosa, Arundinella parviflora, Arundinella pumila, Arundinella purpurea, Arundinella rupestris, Arundinella setosa, Arundinella spicata, Arundinella thwaitesii, Arundinella tricholepis, Arundinella tuberculata, Arundinella vaginata, Arundinella villosa, Arundinella yunnanensis, Arundinella kokutensis, Arundinella longiscata, Arundinella kerrii, Arundinella ravii, Arundinella chassanica, Arundinella pradeepiana,

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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:390731-1: 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].