Status:
valid
Authors:
Keng f. ex B.S.Sun & Z.H.Hu
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 2: 326 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000850853
Common Names
- Yunnanensis Arundinella
- Yunnanensis Grass
- Yunnanensis Grassland Grass
Description
Arundinella yunnanensis (also called Yunnan grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to East Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats and has a clumping habit with thin, wiry stems and narrow, pointed leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Arundinella yunnanensis is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and as a fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arundinella yunnanensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, green, grass-like plants.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arundinella yunnanensis is a perennial grass native to India. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and is tolerant of poor soils. It can be grown in containers and can be used as a ground cover or in a border. It is not frost tolerant.
Where to Find Arundinella yunnanensis
Arundinella yunnanensis is native to China and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Arundinella yunnanensis FAQ
What is the common name of Arundinella yunnanensis?
Yunnan Grass
What is the scientific name of Yunnan Grass?
Arundinella yunnanensis
What is the family of Arundinella yunnanensis?
Poaceae
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:390758-1: 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].