Cinna arundinacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 5 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860170
Common Names
- Cinna Arundinacea
- Arundinacea Grass
- Grass Cinna
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cinna arundinacea (also called Reed Woodreed, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to North America. It is a perennial grass with thin, light green culms and small, ovate leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in meadows, thickets, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Cinna arundinacea is used for making furniture, baskets, and other handicrafts. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cinna arundinacea is a small, greenish-white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black or brown seed. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cinna arundinacea is a clumping, evergreen grass that grows in temperate climates. It is a slow-growing species, reaching heights of up to 1 m (3 ft). It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.
Where to Find Cinna arundinacea
Cinna arundinacea is native to North America. It can be found in wet mountain forests, from Canada to Mexico.
Cinna arundinacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cinna arundinacea?
Cinna arundinacea
What is the common name of Cinna arundinacea?
Arundinacea woodrush
Where is Cinna arundinacea native to?
North America
Species in the Cinna genus
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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:319142-2: 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].