Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fisheri
ID:
865807

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Chlor. Melvill. : 33 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865142

Common Names

  • Dupontia fisheri
  • Fisher's dupontia
  • Fisher's matgrass

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Description

Dupontia fisheri (also called Fisher's 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

Dupontia fisheri 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 Dupontia fisheri 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

Dupontia fisheri is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring and the young plants should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Dupontia fisheri

Dupontia fisheri can be found in the intertidal zone of the western Atlantic Ocean, from North Carolina to the Gulf of Mexico.

Dupontia fisheri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dupontia fisheri?

Dupontia fisheri

What type of plant is Dupontia fisheri?

Grass

Where is Dupontia fisheri found?

Central and South America

Species in the Dupontia 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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399606-1: 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].