Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
bambusoides
ID:
901517

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Keng f.) S.M.Phillips & S.L.Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 468 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900852

Common Names

  • Spodiopogon Bambusoides
  • Bamboo-Like Spodiopogon
  • Bamboo-Like Sandgrass

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Description

Spodiopogon bambusoides (also called Bamboo-like Spodiopogon, among many other common names) is a tufted perennial grass with a creeping habit. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands, and is found in coastal dunes and sand plains.

Uses & Benefits

Spodiopogon bambusoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make roofing materials and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spodiopogon bambusoides is a yellow-greenish color and is about 2 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, with small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spodiopogon bambusoides can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Spodiopogon bambusoides

Spodiopogon bambusoides can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.

Spodiopogon bambusoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spodiopogon bambusoides?

Spodiopogon bambusoides

What is the common name of Spodiopogon bambusoides?

Bamboo-like Spodiopogon

Where is Spodiopogon bambusoides found?

Spodiopogon bambusoides is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

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

Shou Liang Chen (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Chen' in the authors string.
Sylvia Mabel Phillips (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.M.Phillips' in the authors string.
Geng Bojie (b.1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keng f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60440638-2: 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].