Sasaella caudiceps - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Koidz.) Koidz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 10: 296 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000897687
Common Names
- Caudiceps Sasaella
- Caudiceps Bamboo
- Caudiceps
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sasaella caudiceps (also called Tail-head bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to Japan, China, and Korea. It is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with arching stems and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.
Uses & Benefits
Sasaella caudiceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used as a ground cover or a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sasaella caudiceps is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant with thin, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sasaella caudiceps can be propagated by division or cuttings. The best time to divide is in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.
Where to Find Sasaella caudiceps
Sasaella caudiceps is native to the island of Kyushu in Japan.
Species in the Sasaella genus
Species in the Poaceae family
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References
Gen-ichi Koidzumi (1883-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koidz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:420613-1: 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].