Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) Stapleton
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 25: 99 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336674
Common Names
- Tessellata Bergbambos
- Tessellata
- Bergbambos Tessellata
Description
Bergbambos tessellata (also called 'Tesselated Bergbambos', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in moist forests, along riverbanks, and in mountain valleys. It has an erect stem, with lanceolate leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bergbambos tessellata is a tropical plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas and can be used to reduce erosion on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bergbambos tessellata is a yellow-green color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bergbambos tessellata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny position in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Bergbambos tessellata
Bergbambos tessellata can be found in the Himalayas and East Asia.
Bergbambos tessellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bergbambos tessellata?
Bergbambos tessellata
What is the natural habitat of Bergbambos tessellata?
Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
What is the common name of Bergbambos tessellata?
None
Species in the Bergbambos genus
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77131104-1: 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].