Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magninoda
ID:
1543579

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.H.Wen & G.L.Liao) N.H.Xia, Q.M.Qin & X.R.Zheng

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Taxon 70: 41 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000024742

Common Names

  • Sinosasa magninoda
  • Magninoda Snakegourd
  • Snakegourd

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Description

Sinosasa magninoda (also called Magninoda 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 magninoda 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 magninoda is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small black seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sinosasa magninoda 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 magninoda

Sinosasa magninoda can be found in the tropical forests of China, Vietnam, and Laos.

Sinosasa magninoda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sinosasa magninoda?

Sinosasa magninoda

What is the family of Sinosasa magninoda?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Sinosasa magninoda?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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:77217493-1: 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].