Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
carinata
ID:
917499

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.T.Lin) D.Z.Li & Y.X.Zhang

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 28: 494 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916834



Common Names

  • Acidosasa carinata
  • Carinata Acidosasa
  • Carinata Carinate Sasa


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Description

Acidosasa carinata (also called 'Carinate Bamboo', among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to Southeast Asia. It is a large, clumping bamboo with long, arching culms and narrow, lanceolate leaves. It grows in moist, shady forests at altitudes of up to 1,500 meters. It is found in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

Uses & Benefits

Acidosasa carinata is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acidosasa carinata is a small, white, star-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acidosasa carinata is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires regular mowing.

Where to Find Acidosasa carinata

Acidosasa carinata is native to the Thai province of Songkhla and can be found in the forests of the region.

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

De Zhu Li (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Z.Li' in the authors string.
Wan Tao Lin (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Lin' in the authors string.
Yu Xiao Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.X.Zhang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77107399-1: 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].