Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
okuboi
ID:
899318

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 8: 45 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898653

Common Names

  • Semiarundinaria okuboi
  • Okuboi Bamboo
  • Okuboi Timber Bamboo

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Description

Semiarundinaria okuboi (also called Okuboi, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Japan. It grows to a height of 0.5–1 m and has small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical grasslands, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Semiarundinaria okuboi is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Semiarundinaria okuboi has small, white flowers, with small, black seeds and seedlings that are thin and wiry.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Semiarundinaria okuboi can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 6.

Where to Find Semiarundinaria okuboi

Semiarundinaria okuboi can be found in Japan.

Semiarundinaria okuboi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Semiarundinaria okuboi?

Semiarundinaria okuboi

What is the common name of Semiarundinaria okuboi?

Okuboi bamboo

What is the growth rate of Semiarundinaria okuboi?

Fast

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

Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421241-1: 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].