Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
sinensis
ID:
880964

Status:
valid

Authors:
Andersson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Öfvers. Kongl. Vetensk.-Akad. Förh. 12: 166 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880299

Common Names

  • Miscanthus Sinensis
  • Chinese Silver Grass
  • Chinese Eulalia

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Description

Miscanthus sinensis (also called Chinese silver grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows to a height of 1–2 m and has an upright habit with arching leaves. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Miscanthus sinensis 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 sinensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Miscanthus sinensis 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 sinensis

Miscanthus sinensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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

Nils Johan Andersson (1821-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Andersson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408768-1: 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].