Miscanthus nepalensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nepalensis
ID:
880939
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Trin.) Hack.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 6: 104 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880274
Common Names
- Miscanthus nepalensis
- Nepal Silver Grass
- Mountain Silver Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Miscanthus nepalensis (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 nepalensis 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 nepalensis is a small, yellowish spikelet. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Miscanthus nepalensis 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 nepalensis
Miscanthus nepalensis can be found in Nepal.
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
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408756-1: 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].