Sasa kurilensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rupr.) Makino & Shibata
Source:
wcs
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 15: 27 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000897160
Common Names
- Sasa kurilensis
- Kurilensis Bamboo
- Kurilensis Dwarf Bamboo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sasa kurilensis (also called Kuril bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to Japan and parts of China. It is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with arching, dark green leaves and can grow up to 3 m tall. It is found in moist woodlands, grasslands, and along streams and rivers, and prefers partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Sasa kurilensis is used in traditional Japanese medicine to treat joint pain, colds, and fever. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens and can be used to make baskets and other crafts.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sasa kurilensis is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and oval, and the seedlings are short and have broad, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sasa kurilensis is a hardy, evergreen, rhizomatous perennial that grows in clumps. It is native to Japan and is found in moist, shady forests. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water regularly and fertilize in spring and summer.
Where to Find Sasa kurilensis
Sasa kurilensis can be found in Japan.
Sasa kurilensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sasa kurilensis?
Sasa kurilensis
What is the common name of Sasa kurilensis?
Kuril bamboo
What is the natural habitat of Sasa kurilensis?
Forests and grasslands
Species in the Sasa genus
Sasa cernua, Sasa chartacea, Sasa elegantissima, Sasa fugeshiensis, Sasa gracillima, Sasa hainanensis, Sasa hayatae, Sasa heterotricha, Sasa hibaconuca, Sasa kagamiana, Sasa kurilensis, Sasa magnifica, Sasa megalophylla, Sasa miakeana, Sasa minensis, Sasa nipponica, Sasa oblongula, Sasa occidentalis, Sasa palmata, Sasa pubens, Sasa pubiculmis, Sasa pulcherrima, Sasa rubrovaginata, Sasa samaniana, Sasa scytophylla, Sasa senanensis, Sasa septentrionalis, Sasa shimidzuana, Sasa subglabra, Sasa subvillosa, Sasa suzukii, Sasa takizawana, Sasa tatewakiana, Sasa tenuifolia, Sasa tokugawana, Sasa tomentosa, Sasa tsuboiana, Sasa tsukubensis, Sasa veitchii, Sasa yahikoensis, Sasa samaniana, Sasa jotanii,
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
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
Keita Shibata (1877-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Shibata' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:420334-1: 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].