Status:
valid
Authors:
Sad.Suzuki
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 67: 286 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000897260
Common Names
- Sasa minensis
- Minensis Sasa
- Minensis Bamboo
Description
Sasa minensis (also called Mino Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to Japan. It is a small, clumping bamboo, with culms that are typically 1-2 m tall and 2-3 cm in diameter. It is found in moist, shady forests, and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Sasa minensis 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 flower of Sasa minensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Sasa minensis are small, light green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sasa minensis 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 minensis
Sasa minensis can be found in Japan.
Sasa minensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sasa minensis?
Sasa minensis
What is the natural habitat of Sasa minensis?
Forests and woodlands of Japan
What are the common uses of Sasa minensis?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:968657-1: 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].