Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
formosana
ID:
851628

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hack.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 7: 724 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000850963

Common Names

  • Formosa Reed
  • Arundo formosana
  • Formosa Arundo

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Description

Arundo formosana (also called Formosan giant reed, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Asia. It is a tall, robust grass that grows up to 4.5 meters in height. It has long, broad leaves and stems that are hollow and jointed. Arundo formosana is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Arundo formosana is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a fodder grass for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arundo formosana var. gracilis Hack.
Arundo formosana var. robusta Conert
Arundo formosana sub. formosana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arundo formosana has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The flowers are clustered in panicles. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arundo formosana is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salt spray. It is often used for erosion control, as a windbreak, and as an ornamental grass.

Where to Find Arundo formosana

Arundo formosana is native to Central and South America and can be found in the wild in Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Arundo formosana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arundo formosana?

Arundo formosana

What is the common name of Arundo formosana?

Formosana Reed

What is the natural habitat of Arundo formosana?

Arundo formosana is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in moist, sunny areas.

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

Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:390856-1: 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].