Status:
valid
Authors:
N.H.Xia, Q.M.Qin & X.R.Zheng
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Taxon 70: 42 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000024743
Common Names
- Sinosasa mingyueshanensis
- Mingyueshanensis Snakegourd
- Snakegourd
Description
Sinosasa mingyueshanensis (also called Mingyue Mountain 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 mingyueshanensis 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 mingyueshanensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sinosasa mingyueshanensis 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 mingyueshanensis
Sinosasa mingyueshanensis can be found in the tropical forests of China, Vietnam, and Laos.
Sinosasa mingyueshanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sinosasa mingyueshanensis?
Sinosasa mingyueshanensis
What is the family of Sinosasa mingyueshanensis?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Sinosasa mingyueshanensis?
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:77217499-1: 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].