Oligostachyum hupehense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hupehense
ID:
882497
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.L.Lu) Z.P.Wang & G.H.Ye
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
J. Nanjing Univ., Nat. Sci. Ed. 24: 164 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881832
Common Names
- Oligostachyum hupehense
- Hupeh grass
- Hupeh oat
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oligostachyum hupehense (also called Hupehense 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 hupehense 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 hupehense is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have thin, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oligostachyum hupehense 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 hupehense
Oligostachyum hupehense is native to tropical regions of Asia.
Oligostachyum hupehense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oligostachyum hupehense?
Oligostachyum hupehense
What is the common name of Oligostachyum hupehense?
Hupeh Oatgrass
Where is Oligostachyum hupehense native to?
China
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
Zheng Ping Wang (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.P.Wang' in the authors string.
Jiong Lin Lu (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Lu' in the authors string.
Guang Han Ye (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.H.Ye' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177388-1: 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].