Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
vimineum
ID:
880676

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Trin.) A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 7: 260 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880011

Common Names

  • Microstegium vimineum
  • Bamboo Microstegium
  • Bamboo Eulalia

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Description

Microstegium vimineum (also called Viny Stiltgrass, among many other common names) is a grass native to eastern Asia. It has light green, lanceolate leaves and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as along river banks and in woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Microstegium vimineum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas. It is known for its ability to tolerate drought and poor soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Microstegium vimineum are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are dark green and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microstegium vimineum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Microstegium vimineum

Microstegium vimineum is native to India, Nepal, and China.

Microstegium vimineum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microstegium vimineum?

Microstegium vimineum

What is the common name of Microstegium vimineum?

Vimineum stiltgrass

Where is Microstegium vimineum native to?

China

Species in the Microstegium 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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408546-1: 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].