Sinosasa longiligulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(McClure) N.H.Xia, Q.M.Qin & J.B.Ni
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Taxon 70: 33 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000024741
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sinosasa longiligulata (also called Long-Ligulate Chinese Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to China. It has a dense, tufted habit and narrow, linear leaves. It is found in moist meadows and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Sinosasa longiligulata has been used as a food source, as a medicinal plant, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sinosasa longiligulata is a yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small black seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sinosasa longiligulata can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Sinosasa longiligulata
Sinosasa longiligulata can be found in the tropical forests of China, Vietnam, and Laos.
Sinosasa longiligulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sinosasa longiligulata?
Sinosasa longiligulata
What is the family of Sinosasa longiligulata?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Sinosasa longiligulata?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Sinosasa 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:77217487-1: 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].