Oligostachyum bilobum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bilobum
ID:
882490
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.T.Lin & Z.J.Feng
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
J. Bamboo Res. 13(2): 23 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881825
Common Names
- Oligostachyum bilobum
- Bilobed grass
- Bilobed oat
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oligostachyum bilobum (also called Bilobum bamboo, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to China. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and is characterized by its long, narrow leaves and its tall, thin stems.
Uses & Benefits
Oligostachyum bilobum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and cold. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oligostachyum bilobum is small and yellow, with a single pistil and five stamens. The seed is small and black, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are thin and wiry, with narrow, lanceolate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oligostachyum bilobum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Oligostachyum bilobum
Oligostachyum bilobum is native to tropical regions of Asia.
Oligostachyum bilobum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oligostachyum bilobum?
Oligostachyum bilobum
What is the common name of Oligostachyum bilobum?
Bilobed Oatgrass
Where is Oligostachyum bilobum native to?
Africa
Species in the Oligostachyum genus
Oligostachyum bilobum, Oligostachyum glabrescens, Oligostachyum gracilipes, Oligostachyum hupehense, Oligostachyum lanceolatum, Oligostachyum lubricum, Oligostachyum nuspiculum, Oligostachyum oedogonatum, Oligostachyum paniculatum, Oligostachyum puberulum, Oligostachyum pulchellum, Oligostachyum scabriflorum, Oligostachyum scopulum, Oligostachyum shiuyingianum, Oligostachyum spongiosum, Oligostachyum sulcatum, Oligostachyum wuyishanicum, Oligostachyum heterophyllum,
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
Wan Tao Lin (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Lin' in the authors string.
Zhi Jian Feng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.J.Feng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:982648-1: 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].