Status:
valid
Authors:
(Balansa) C.S.Chao & Renvoize
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 44: 366 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899931
Common Names
- Sinobambusa sat
- Sat Bamboo
- Sat Temple Bamboo
Description
Sinobambusa sat (also called Sat bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to China and Japan. It is a clumping bamboo with a maximum height of 8 meters and a culm diameter of 2.5 cm. It is found in moist and shady forests, as well as in open grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Sinobambusa sat is a popular ornamental plant, often used in landscaping and gardens. The leaves of the plant can be used for making tea and the stems can be used for making baskets. The plant is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sinobambusa sat is a small, white or yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sinobambusa sat is a clump-forming bamboo that is native to China. It grows in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.
Where to Find Sinobambusa sat
Sinobambusa sat is native to China and can be found in forests and thickets at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.
Sinobambusa sat FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sinobambusa sat?
Sinobambusa sat
What type of plant is Sinobambusa sat?
Bamboo
Where is Sinobambusa sat native to?
China
Species in the Sinobambusa genus
Sinobambusa baccanensis,
Sinobambusa farinosa,
Sinobambusa henryi,
Sinobambusa humila,
Sinobambusa incana,
Sinobambusa intermedia,
Sinobambusa nephroaurita,
Sinobambusa rubroligula,
Sinobambusa sat,
Sinobambusa scabrida,
Sinobambusa solearis,
Sinobambusa tootsik,
Sinobambusa yixingensis,
Sinobambusa humilis,
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:946888-1: 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].