Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
subsolida
ID:
895712

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.L.Chen & G.Y.Sheng

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 21: 405 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895047

Common Names

  • Pseudosasa subsolida
  • Subsolid Bamboo
  • Japanese Dwarf Bamboo

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Description

Pseudosasa subsolida (also called Subsolid Arrow Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to East Asia. It has a clumping growth habit and can reach heights of up to 6 m (20 ft). Its culms are yellow-green with dark green stripes and its leaves are lanceolate. It grows in open forests, thickets, and along roadsides in its native range.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudosasa subsolida is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudosasa subsolida is a small, yellowish-green flower with a single petal. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudosasa subsolida is a clumping bamboo species native to Japan. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes or through seed. It is best to divide the rhizomes in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Pseudosasa subsolida

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

Pseudosasa subsolida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudosasa subsolida?

Pseudosasa subsolida

What is the family of Pseudosasa subsolida?

Arecaceae

Where is Pseudosasa subsolida 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

Shou Liang Chen (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Chen' in the authors string.
Guo Ying Sheng (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Y.Sheng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:902850-1: 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].