Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
japonicus
ID:
890913

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 196 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890248

Common Names

  • Japanese reed
  • Japanese phragmites
  • Japanese giant reed

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Description

Phragmites japonicus (also called Japanese reed, among many other common names) is a tall perennial grass native to temperate and tropical regions of the world. It grows in marshy areas, along riverbanks, and in other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Phragmites japonicus is a tall grass that is often used in landscaping and as a windbreak. It can also be used to make paper, and its leaves can be used to make baskets and other crafts. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phragmites japonicus is a white or pinkish spike-like inflorescence, with the seed being a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phragmites japonicus is a perennial grass that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division is best done in the spring when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in the fall and will germinate in the spring. It is important to keep the soil moist during the germination period.

Where to Find Phragmites japonicus

Phragmites japonicus is native to Japan and can be found in wetland habitats.

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:415939-1: 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].