Miscanthus sacchariflorus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sacchariflorus
ID:
880959
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maxim.) Hack.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. [Engler & Prantl] 2(2): 23. 1887
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880294
Common Names
- Miscanthus Sacchariflorus
- Sugar-Flower Silver Grass
- Sugar-Flower Eulalia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Miscanthus sacchariflorus (also called Chinese silver grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to China and Japan. It grows to a height of 2–3 m and has an upright habit with arching leaves. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Miscanthus sacchariflorus 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
Miscanthus sacchariflorus has small, yellowish-green flowers, which are arranged in a dense, cylindrical panicle. The seeds are small, oval, and dark brown. The seedlings are thin and spindly, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Miscanthus sacchariflorus is a perennial grass that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a variety of soil types. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by division in spring or fall.
Where to Find Miscanthus sacchariflorus
Miscanthus sacchariflorus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-424639: Based on the initial data import
Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.