Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lingchuanensis
ID:
842028

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.D.Chu & C.S.Chao) Q.Z.Xie & X.Y.Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 13: 74 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841363



Common Names

  • Acidosasa Lingchuanensis
  • Lingchuan Acidosasa
  • Lingchuan's Acidosasa


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Description

Acidosasa lingchuanensis (also called Lingchuan 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 lingchuanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Acidosasa lingchuanensis are yellow and star-shaped, with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acidosasa lingchuanensis 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 lingchuanensis

Acidosasa lingchuanensis can be found in Guangxi Province, China.

Acidosasa lingchuanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acidosasa lingchuanensis?

Acidosasa lingchuanensis

What is the natural habitat of Acidosasa lingchuanensis?

Forests and shrubs

What is the average height of Acidosasa lingchuanensis?

Up to 1.5 meters

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

Cheng De Chu (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Chu' in the authors string.
Xiao Ya Chen (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.Y.Chen' in the authors string.
Quan Zheng Xie: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.Z.Xie' in the authors string.
Chi Son Chao (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.Chao' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:969702-1: 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].