Status:
valid
Authors:
(Andersson) V.Naray. ex Bor
Source:
tro
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Fl. Assam 5(App. 1): 461 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001099100
Common Names
- Longesetosum Saltmarshgrass
- Saccharum longesetosum
- Longesetosum Saltmarshgrass Grass
Description
Saccharum longesetosum (also called long-set sugarcane, among many other common names) is a tufted perennial grass native to Eurasia. It has a short rhizome and erect culms that are typically 20–60 cm tall. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas in temperate regions.
Uses & Benefits
Saccharum longesetosum is used for its fiber, which is used to make rope, paper, and other materials. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saccharum longesetosum has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. Its seeds are small, dark brown and glossy. Its seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saccharum longesetosum is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing, tufted grass that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is tolerant of drought and poor soils and can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils.
Where to Find Saccharum longesetosum
Saccharum longesetosum can be found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands in Europe and Asia.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:419951-1: 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].