Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispida
ID:
900404

Status:
valid

Authors:
McClure

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Lingnan Univ. Sci. Bull. 9: 57 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899739

Common Names

  • Hispid Shibataea
  • Hispid Shibataea Grass
  • Hispid Shibataea Setaria

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Description

Shibataea hispida (also called Bristly Dwarf Bamboo, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, clump-forming bamboo. It has slender, upright culms with green leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is native to China and Japan and can be found in forests, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Shibataea hispida is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as for erosion control and as a soil conditioner. It is also used as a green manure crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Shibataea hispida is a small, spike-like inflorescence with a single spikelet at the end. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Shibataea hispida is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay. It prefers full sun and moderate to low water. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Shibataea hispida

Shibataea hispida is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is also found in parts of the United States, including California, Florida, and Hawaii.

Shibataea hispida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Shibataea hispida?

Shibataea hispida

What is the common name of Shibataea hispida?

Hairy Chinese rush

Where is Shibataea hispida native to?

China

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

Floyd Alonzo McClure (1897-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McClure' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421883-1: 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].