Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
amabilis
ID:
895648

Status:
valid

Authors:
(McClure) Keng f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Clav. Gen. Sp. Gram. Prim. Sin. : 154 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894983

Common Names

  • Amabilis Pseudosasa
  • Pseudosasa Bamboo
  • Arrow Bamboo

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Description

Pseudosasa amabilis (also called Amabilis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a creeping rhizome and grows up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are lanceolate, up to 8 cm long, and its flowers are white or pink. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudosasa amabilis is a popular ornamental plant, often used to decorate gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudosasa amabilis is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain, and the seedling is a small, slender grass with a single leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudosasa amabilis is a cool-season perennial grass native to the western United States. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown from seed, which should be sown in the fall or early spring. Once established, it can be propagated by division or by planting cuttings.

Where to Find Pseudosasa amabilis

Pseudosasa amabilis can be found in Japan, Korea, and China.

Pseudosasa amabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudosasa amabilis?

Pseudosasa amabilis

What is the common name of Pseudosasa amabilis?

Lovely Bamboo

What is the natural habitat of Pseudosasa amabilis?

Pseudosasa amabilis is native to eastern Asia

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

Geng Bojie (b.1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keng f.' in the authors string.
Floyd Alonzo McClure (1897-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McClure' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418878-1: 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].