Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterotricha
ID:
897713

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koidz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 4: 168 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000897048

Common Names

  • Sasa heterotricha
  • Heterotricha Sasa
  • Heterotricha Bamboo

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Description

Sasa heterotricha (also called Japanese Dwarf Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to Japan and Taiwan. It is a deciduous, clump-forming perennial with arching stems and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is typically found in woodland areas and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Sasa heterotricha is used in traditional Japanese medicine to treat digestive issues, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a soil conditioner.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sasa heterotricha are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sasa heterotricha is a perennial herb native to Japan. It can be grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done through division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Sasa heterotricha

Sasa heterotricha can be found in the mountains of Japan, Korea and 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

Gen-ichi Koidzumi (1883-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koidz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:420250-1: 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].