Saccharum formosanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Stapf) Ohwi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 11: 152 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000896600
Common Names
- Saccharum formosanum
- Formosanum Sugar Cane
- Formosanum Cane
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Saccharum formosanum (also called Formosan Cane, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a tall, erect stem and can grow up to 10 feet in height. The leaves are long and narrow, and the flowers are small and white. It is commonly found in wetlands, riverbanks, and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Saccharum formosanum is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a decorative plant in gardens. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saccharum formosanum has white flowers with yellow centres. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Saccharum formosanum is a perennial grass that is native to Taiwan. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Saccharum formosanum
Saccharum formosanum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Saccharum genus
Saccharum angustifolium, Saccharum beccarii, Saccharum filifolium, Saccharum formosanum, Saccharum griffithii, Saccharum kajkaiense, Saccharum longisetosum, Saccharum maximum, Saccharum officinarum, Saccharum robustum, Saccharum sikkimense, Saccharum sinense, Saccharum spontaneum, Saccharum stewartii, Saccharum velutinum, Saccharum wardii, Saccharum williamsii, Saccharum longesetosum, Saccharum intermedium,
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
Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:419915-1: 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].