Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
strigosa
ID:
900415

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.H.Wen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 3(1): 96 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899750

Common Names

  • Strigose Shibataea
  • Strigose Shibataea Grass
  • Strigose Shibataea Setaria

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Description

Shibataea strigosa (also called Strigose 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 strigosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make bonsai and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Shibataea strigosa are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Shibataea strigosa 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 strigosa

Shibataea strigosa 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 strigosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Shibataea strigosa?

Shibataea strigosa

What is the common name of Shibataea strigosa?

Striate rush

Where is Shibataea strigosa 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

Tai Hui Wen (b.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.H.Wen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:903072-1: 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].