Status:
valid
Authors:
(Makino) M.Kobay.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 94: 245 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034380
Common Names
- Sasaella yamakitensis
- Yamakitensis Sasaella
- Yamakitensis's Sasaella
Description
Sasaella yamakitensis (also called Yamakiti Sasa, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, open habitats. The plant has small, linear leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sasaella yamakitensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sasaella yamakitensis is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sasaella yamakitensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade and can tolerate dry conditions. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into small clumps and replanted in the garden.
Where to Find Sasaella yamakitensis
Sasaella yamakitensis can be found in the Yamakita district of Japan.
Sasaella yamakitensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sasaella yamakitensis?
Sasaella yamakitensis
What is the common name of Sasaella yamakitensis?
Yamakitensis Sasaella
What is the habitat of Sasaella yamakitensis?
Dry, sandy soils
Species in the Sasaella genus
Sasaella bitchuensis,
Sasaella caudiceps,
Sasaella hidaensis,
Sasaella kogasensis,
Sasaella leucorhoda,
Sasaella masamuneana,
Sasaella ramosa,
Sasaella sadoensis,
Sasaella sawadai,
Sasaella shiobarensis,
Sasaella yamakitensis,
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:77202722-1: 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].