Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polytricha
ID:
1543581

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.H.Xia, Q.M.Qin & X.R.Zheng

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Taxon 70: 43 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000024744

Common Names

  • Sinosasa polytricha
  • Polytricha Snakegourd
  • Snakegourd

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Description

Sinosasa polytricha (also called Polytrichous 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 polytricha 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 polytricha 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sinosasa polytricha is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated through stem cuttings or layering. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but it is best to provide some shade during the hottest part of the day. It is sensitive to cold temperatures and will not tolerate frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Sinosasa polytricha

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

Sinosasa polytricha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sinosasa polytricha?

Sinosasa polytricha

What is the family of Sinosasa polytricha?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Sinosasa polytricha?

Grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes

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:77217502-1: 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].