Bashania fargesii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.G.Camus) Keng f. & T.P.Yi
Source:
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
J. Nanjing Univ., Nat. Sci. Ed. 1982(3): 722 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048310
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Bashania fargesii (also called Farges' Bashania, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to East Asia. It is a low-growing grass with narrow, blue-green leaves and can reach heights of up to 30 cm. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is often used as a ground cover or in a container.
Uses & Benefits
Bashania fargesii is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and bamboo-like stems. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bashania fargesii has small, yellow flowers with a single pistil and stamen. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin leaves.
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Bashania fargesii is a perennial grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. To propagate from division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant in a sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist.
Where to Find Bashania fargesii
Bashania fargesii is native to China and can be found in wetland areas such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Bashania fargesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bashania fargesii?
Bashania fargesii
What is the common name of Bashania fargesii?
Farges' bashania
What is the growth habit of Bashania fargesii?
Perennial grass
Species in the Bashania genus
Species in the Poaceae family
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References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60440830-2: 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].