Schizostachyum mekongensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mekongensis
ID:
1543503
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Camus) K.M.Wong & Sungkaew
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 472: 117 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000024681
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Schizostachyum mekongensis (also called Mekong River Reed, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass-like plant native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin leaves that grow in a fan-like shape and small, brownish-green flowers. It is found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and bogs.
Uses & Benefits
Schizostachyum mekongensis is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping. It is also used to attract beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schizostachyum mekongensis is a small, yellowish-green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet with a pointed tip. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Schizostachyum mekongensis is a tropical perennial grass that can be propagated through seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Schizostachyum mekongensis
Schizostachyum mekongensis is native to the Mekong River basin in Southeast Asia.
Schizostachyum mekongensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schizostachyum mekongensis?
Schizostachyum mekongensis
What is the common name of Schizostachyum mekongensis?
Mekong Bamboo
Where is Schizostachyum mekongensis native to?
Southeast Asia
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77214487-1: 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].