Indosasa singulispicula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.H.Wen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
J. Bamboo Res. 7(1): 29 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875804
Common Names
- Indosasa singulispicula
- Singulispicula Grass
- Single-Spiked Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Indosasa singulispicula (also called Single-Spicate Indosasa, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Himalayan region of India and China. It has long, narrow, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Indosasa singulispicula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, yellowish-white, and fragrant. Seed: small, brown, and round. Seedlings: thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Indosasa singulispicula can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Indosasa singulispicula
Indosasa singulispicula is native to China, Laos, and Vietnam. It can be found in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Indosasa singulispicula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indosasa singulispicula?
Indosasa singulispicula
What is the common name of Indosasa singulispicula?
Indosasa
What is the family of Indosasa singulispicula?
Poaceae
Species in the Indosasa genus
Indosasa angustata, Indosasa bacquangensis, Indosasa crassiflora, Indosasa gigantea, Indosasa glabrata, Indosasa hispida, Indosasa ingens, Indosasa laotica, Indosasa lipoensis, Indosasa longispicata, Indosasa lunata, Indosasa parvifolia, Indosasa patens, Indosasa shibataeaoides, Indosasa singulispicula, Indosasa sinica, Indosasa sondongensis, Indosasa spongiosa,
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
Tai Hui Wen (b.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.H.Wen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:934307-1: 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].