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
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.
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
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].