Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
908711

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 414 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908046

Common Names

  • Zoysia japonica
  • Japanese Zoysia
  • Japanese Zoysiagrass

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Description

Zoysia japonica (also called Japanese Zoysia, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the grasslands of Japan. It grows in clumps up to 1 meter tall and has thin, wiry stems with narrow, pointed leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Zoysia japonica is an ornamental grass that is used as a ground cover in gardens and parks. It is also used to control erosion and can be used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zoysia japonica has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zoysia japonica is a perennial grass that is native to Japan. It is a low-growing grass that forms tufts and can reach a height of up to 30 cm. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Zoysia japonica

Zoysia japonica can be found in the United States, primarily in the Midwest and Great Plains regions.

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:271349-2: 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].