Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
glabrescens
ID:
882493

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.H.Wen) Q.F.Zheng & Z.P.Wang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
J. Nanjing Univ., Nat. Sci. Ed. 26(3): 488 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881828

Common Names

  • Oligostachyum glabrescens
  • Smooth grass
  • Smooth oat

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Description

Oligostachyum glabrescens (also called Glabrescens 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 glabrescens is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oligostachyum glabrescens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oligostachyum glabrescens is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a neutral to slightly alkaline soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Oligostachyum glabrescens

Oligostachyum glabrescens is native to tropical regions of Asia.

Oligostachyum glabrescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oligostachyum glabrescens?

Oligostachyum glabrescens

What is the common name of Oligostachyum glabrescens?

Smooth Oatgrass

Where is Oligostachyum glabrescens native to?

China

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

Qing Fang Zheng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.F.Zheng' in the authors string.
Tai Hui Wen (b.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.H.Wen' in the authors string.
Yi Ming Lin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.M.Lin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20005748-1: 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].