Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
colusana
ID:
882160

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burtt Davy) Burtt Davy

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Erythea 7: 43 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881495

Common Names

  • Neostapfia colusana
  • Colusana Neostapfia
  • Japanese Neostapfia

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Description

Neostapfia colusana (also called Colusa grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to California. It is a clump-forming grass with narrow, arching, green leaves and small, yellow flower spikes in summer. It is commonly found in moist meadows, woodland edges, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Neostapfia colusana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neostapfia colusana has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neostapfia colusana is a clumping bamboo that can reach heights of up to 4 m (13 ft). It is a hardy species that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soils. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Neostapfia colusana

Neostapfia colusana is found in Japan.

Neostapfia colusana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neostapfia colusana?

Neostapfia colusana

What is the family of Neostapfia colusana?

Poaceae

Where is Neostapfia colusana native to?

China

Species in the Neostapfia 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

Joseph Burtt Davy (1870-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burtt Davy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:169103-2: 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].