Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
edulis
ID:
842018

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.H.Wen) T.H.Wen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
J. Bamboo Res. 7(1): 31 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841353



Common Names

  • Acidosasa Edulis
  • Edible Acidosasa
  • Edible-leaved Acidosasa


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acidosasa edulis 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 edulis is a perennial grass that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in the spring. It can also be propagated by division of the clumps in the spring.

Where to Find Acidosasa edulis

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

Acidosasa edulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acidosasa edulis?

Acidosasa edulis

What is the common name of Acidosasa edulis?

Edible bamboo

What is the habitat of Acidosasa edulis?

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

Tai Hui Wen (b.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.H.Wen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:945145-1: 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].