Sasa megalophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Makino & Uchida
Source:
wcs
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 6: 23 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000897247
Common Names
- Megalophylla Sasa
- Megalophylla Bamboo
- Megalophylla Shield Bamboo
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Sasa megalophylla (also called 'large-leaved bamboo', 'large-leaved bamboo' and 'large-leaved bamboo', among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen bamboo native to Japan. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and is found in forests, woodlands, and disturbed sites. It has large, oval leaves and thick, woody stems.
Uses & Benefits
Sasa megalophylla is used as a ground cover in gardens and is also used for erosion control. It can also be used as a soil stabilizer and can be used to create a natural barrier to protect plants from wind and sun.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sasa megalophylla are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sasa megalophylla can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 6.
Where to Find Sasa megalophylla
Sasa megalophylla can be found in Japan.
Sasa megalophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sasa megalophylla?
Sasa megalophylla
What is the natural habitat of Sasa megalophylla?
Forests and woodlands of Japan
What are the common uses of Sasa megalophylla?
Used for landscaping and erosion control
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.
Shigetaro Uchida (b.1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uchida' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:420368-1: 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].