Sasa shimidzuana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Makino
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 2: 15 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000897501
Common Names
- Sasa Shimidzuana
- Shimidzuana Bamboo Grass
- Japanese Dwarf Bamboo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sasa shimidzuana (also called Japanese mountain bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to Japan, China and Korea. It is a clump-forming evergreen bamboo, with erect, bright green stems and arching leaves. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade, and is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures.
Uses & Benefits
Sasa shimidzuana is used as a ground cover in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used to make traditional Japanese mats and baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sasa shimidzuana are small and white, with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are short and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sasa shimidzuana is a perennial grass native to Japan. It prefers moist soils and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it can be mowed or allowed to grow naturally.
Where to Find Sasa shimidzuana
Sasa shimidzuana can be found in Japan.
Sasa shimidzuana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sasa shimidzuana?
Sasa shimidzuana
What is the common name of Sasa shimidzuana?
Shimidzu bamboo
What is the natural habitat of Sasa shimidzuana?
Forests, woodlands, 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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:420503-1: 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].