Status:
valid
Authors:
N.H.Xia, R.S.Lin & C.H.Zheng
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 184: 158 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340979
Common Names
- Schizostachyum longinternodium
- Longinternodium Schizostachyum
- Longinternodium Bamboo
Description
Schizostachyum longinternodium (also called Chinese Schizostachyum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China, Taiwan, and Japan. It grows up to 5m tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 10cm. It is found in subtropical and tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Schizostachyum longinternodium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in shaded areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schizostachyum longinternodium has small white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The flowers are followed by small, black, berry-like fruits. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schizostachyum longinternodium is a fast-growing, evergreen grass that can reach up to 4 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist soil. Propagation is best done through seed, which should be sown in the spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in moist soil and kept moist until germination occurs, which should take about 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Schizostachyum longinternodium
Schizostachyum longinternodium is native to Southeast Asia.
Schizostachyum longinternodium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schizostachyum longinternodium?
Schizostachyum longinternodium
What is the common name of Schizostachyum longinternodium?
Longinternodium Schizostachyum
What is the natural habitat of Schizostachyum longinternodium?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Schizostachyum genus
Schizostachyum aciculare,
Schizostachyum aequiramosum,
Schizostachyum alopecurus,
Schizostachyum andamanicum,
Schizostachyum atrocingulare,
Schizostachyum auriculatum,
Schizostachyum bamban,
Schizostachyum beddomei,
Schizostachyum blumei,
Schizostachyum brachycladum,
Schizostachyum brachythyrsus,
Schizostachyum castaneum,
Schizostachyum caudatum,
Schizostachyum copelandii,
Schizostachyum cornutum,
Schizostachyum curranii,
Schizostachyum cuspidatum,
Schizostachyum diffusum,
Schizostachyum distans,
Schizostachyum dullooa,
Schizostachyum dumetorum,
Schizostachyum flexuosum,
Schizostachyum funghomii,
Schizostachyum glaucifolium,
Schizostachyum glaucocladum,
Schizostachyum gracile,
Schizostachyum grande,
Schizostachyum griffithii,
Schizostachyum hainanense,
Schizostachyum hantu,
Schizostachyum insulare,
Schizostachyum iraten,
Schizostachyum jaculans,
Schizostachyum kalpongianum,
Schizostachyum khoonmengii,
Schizostachyum latifolium,
Schizostachyum lengguanii,
Schizostachyum lima,
Schizostachyum lumampao,
Schizostachyum lutescens,
Schizostachyum mampouw,
Schizostachyum pergracile,
Schizostachyum perrieri,
Schizostachyum pilosum,
Schizostachyum pleianthemum,
Schizostachyum pseudolima,
Schizostachyum rogersii,
Schizostachyum silicatum,
Schizostachyum terminale,
Schizostachyum tessellatum,
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
Ru Shun Lin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Lin' in the authors string.
Chao Han Zheng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Zheng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77143644-1: 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].