Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
breviclavata
ID:
842011

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Lin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bamboo Res. 1986(2): 27 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841346



Common Names

  • Acidosasa Breviclavata
  • Short-stalked Acidosasa
  • Short-stemmed Acidosasa


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Description

Acidosasa breviclavata (also called Short-spiked Acidosasa, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to China. It is a perennial grass with short, narrow leaves and grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Acidosasa breviclavata is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acidosasa breviclavata is a small white or yellowish flower with a single petal. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acidosasa breviclavata is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with a creeping habit. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The seedlings should emerge in about two weeks. When propagating by division, carefully separate the root ball into several sections and replant each section in a separate pot. Water the newly planted divisions and keep the soil moist. Provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Acidosasa breviclavata

Acidosasa breviclavata can be found in the western United States, ranging from California to Oregon and Washington.

Acidosasa breviclavata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acidosasa breviclavata?

Acidosasa breviclavata

What is the common name of Acidosasa breviclavata?

Short-clawed bamboo

What is the habitat of Acidosasa breviclavata?

It is found in moist forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas

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

Wan Tao Lin (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Lin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:931508-1: 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].