Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
semiorbiculatum
ID:
865788

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.P.Yi) Stapleton

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 600 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865123

Common Names

  • Semiorbiculatum Drepanostachyum
  • Drepanostachyum semiorbiculatum
  • Semiorbiculatum Drepanostachyum Grass

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Description

Drepanostachyum semiorbiculatum (also called Semi-orbiculate Reed, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to China. It is a clumping bamboo with thin, light green culms and a maximum height of around 3 meters. It is found in subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests, as well as in moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Drepanostachyum semiorbiculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, such as treating fever, cough, cold, and other respiratory problems. It is also used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Drepanostachyum semiorbiculatum is a white, spike-like inflorescence. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drepanostachyum semiorbiculatum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position, as it can be damaged by strong winds. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Drepanostachyum semiorbiculatum

Drepanostachyum semiorbiculatum is found in India.

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

Tong Pei Yi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.P.Yi' in the authors string.
Christopher Mark Adrian Stapleton (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapleton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60440824-2: 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].