Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minensis
ID:
897925

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

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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.

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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 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

Sadao Suzuki (1909-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sad.Suzuki' in the authors string.
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].