Cephalostachyum mishimianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mishimianum
ID:
1327888
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.B.Naithani
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Indian Forester 140: 733 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340342
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cephalostachyum mishimianum (also called Mishimi bamboo, among many other common names) is a large, evergreen, perennial grass native to China and Japan. It has long, glossy green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalostachyum mishimianum is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephalostachyum mishimianum has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cephalostachyum mishimianum can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. The plant should be grown in a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The plant should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Cephalostachyum mishimianum
Cephalostachyum mishimianum is native to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan.
Cephalostachyum mishimianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalostachyum mishimianum?
Cephalostachyum mishimianum
What is the natural habitat of Cephalostachyum mishimianum?
Japan
What are the care requirements for Cephalostachyum mishimianum?
Cephalostachyum mishimianum prefers cool temperatures, moderate humidity, and bright indirect light.
Species in the Cephalostachyum genus
Cephalostachyum burmanicum, Cephalostachyum capitatum, Cephalostachyum flavescens, Cephalostachyum langbianense, Cephalostachyum latifolium, Cephalostachyum mannii, Cephalostachyum mindorense, Cephalostachyum pallidum, Cephalostachyum scandens, Cephalostachyum chinense, Cephalostachyum sanguineum, Cephalostachyum pingbianense, Cephalostachyum mindorensis, Cephalostachyum mishimianum,
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
H.B. Naithani (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.B.Naithani' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77141793-1: 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].