Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
chinense
ID:
908819

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rendle) D.Z.Li & H.Q.Yang

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 44: 156 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908154

Common Names

  • Cephalostachyum chinense
  • Chinese cephalostachyum
  • Chinese bamboo

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Description

Cephalostachyum chinense (also called 'Chinese Cephalostachyum', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to China and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often used in landscaping. It has thin, upright stems and narrow, pointed leaves that are usually grayish-green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Cephalostachyum chinense is a species of bamboo that is often used for its ornamental value in landscaping. It is also used for its timber, which is strong and durable, making it a popular choice for furniture and construction. The leaves of this plant can also be used as fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalostachyum chinense has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have short, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalostachyum chinense is a perennial grass that is native to China. It is a low-growing grass that forms tufts and can reach a height of up to 30 cm. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Cephalostachyum chinense

Cephalostachyum chinense can be found in parts of China.

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

Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
De Zhu Li (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Z.Li' in the authors string.
Han Qi Yang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Q.Yang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77082843-1: 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].