Status:
valid
Authors:
C.H.Hu
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
J. Nanjing Univ., Nat. Sci. Ed. 1981(2): 257 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899744
Common Names
- Lanceifolia Shibataea
- Lanceifolia Shibataea Grass
- Lanceifolia Shibataea Setaria
Description
Shibataea lanceifolia (also called Lanceleaf Shibataea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to East Asia. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Shibataea lanceifolia 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 Shibataea lanceifolia flower is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and oval-shaped.
Cultivation and Propagation
Shibataea lanceifolia 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 lanceifolia
Shibataea lanceifolia 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 lanceifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Shibataea lanceifolia?
Shibataea lanceifolia
What is the common name of Shibataea lanceifolia?
Lance-leaved rush
Where is Shibataea lanceifolia native to?
China
Species in the Shibataea genus
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:50952146-1: 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].