Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustata
ID:
876439

Status:
valid

Authors:
McClure

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 23: 93 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875774

Common Names

  • Indosasa angustata
  • Angustata Grass
  • Narrow-Leaved Grass

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Description

Indosasa angustata (also called Angustata grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to India. It is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with arching, bright green culms and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady sites in its native regions and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Indosasa angustata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Indosasa angustata is a small, yellowish-green inflorescence with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indosasa angustata is a perennial grass that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is usually propagated by seed, but can also be propagated by division. The seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. The plants should be cut back in the fall to encourage new growth in the spring.

Where to Find Indosasa angustata

Indosasa angustata is native to China, Laos, and Vietnam. It can be found in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Indosasa angustata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indosasa angustata?

Indosasa angustata

What is the common name of Indosasa angustata?

Narrow-leaved Bamboo

What is the natural habitat of Indosasa angustata?

Moist forests and thickets at low to moderate elevations

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

Floyd Alonzo McClure (1897-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McClure' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405886-1: 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].