Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sadoensis
ID:
898460

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Makino ex Koidz.) Sad.Suzuki

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 51: 15 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000897795

Common Names

  • Sasaella sadoensis
  • Sadoensis bamboo
  • Sadoensis dwarf bamboo

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Description

Sasaella sadoensis (also called Sado bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to Japan. It is a clumping bamboo with bright green leaves and can grow up to 2 meters tall. It is found in moist forests, riverbanks, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Sasaella sadoensis is used as an ornamental plant in garden beds and borders. It is also used as a ground cover for slopes and banks. The leaves are used to make tea and are said to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sasaella sadoensis is a white or pale yellow, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sasaella sadoensis is a shade-loving, clump-forming bamboo species native to Japan. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It should be planted in full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering. It can be propagated from cuttings or from divisions of the clumps.

Where to Find Sasaella sadoensis

Sasaella sadoensis can be found in moist forests and grasslands in Japan.

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

Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
Sadao Suzuki (1909-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sad.Suzuki' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:420681-1: 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].