Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hack.) Nakai
Source:
wcs
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 31: 12 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880261
Common Names
- Miscanthus longiberbis
- Long-bearded Miscanthus
- Long-bearded Silvergrass
Description
Miscanthus longiberbis (also called Japanese Silver Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Japan, Korea, and China. It typically grows in open, sunny areas, such as grasslands and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Miscanthus longiberbis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Miscanthus longiberbis is a small, yellowish spikelet. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Miscanthus longiberbis 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 Miscanthus longiberbis
Miscanthus longiberbis can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Miscanthus longiberbis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miscanthus longiberbis?
Miscanthus longiberbis
What is the common name of Miscanthus longiberbis?
Long-bristled Silvergrass
Where is Miscanthus longiberbis native to?
China
Species in the Miscanthus genus
Miscanthus depauperatus,
Miscanthus ecklonii,
Miscanthus floridulus,
Miscanthus fuscus,
Miscanthus longiberbis,
Miscanthus nepalensis,
Miscanthus nudipes,
Miscanthus oligostachyus,
Miscanthus sacchariflorus,
Miscanthus sinensis,
Miscanthus tinctorius,
Miscanthus villosus,
Miscanthus sacchariflorus,
Miscanthus erectus,
Miscanthus paniculatus,
Miscanthus lutarioriparius,
Miscanthus wangpicheonensis,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408749-1: 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].