Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
albostriatum
ID:
1324656

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.H.Lai

Source:
ipni

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
J. Anhui Agric. Univ. 25: 29 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337110



Common Names

  • Brachystachyum albostriatum
  • White-Striped Brachystachyum
  • White-Striped Bamboo


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Description

Brachystachyum albostriatum (also called White-striped Brachystachyum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Japan, and is found in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Brachystachyum albostriatum is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food source and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Brachystachyum albostriatum has white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Brachystachyum albostriatum is a perennial, evergreen, grass that is native to tropical Africa. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the divisions should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Brachystachyum albostriatum

Brachystachyum albostriatum is native to China.

Brachystachyum albostriatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Brachystachyum albostriatum?

Brachystachyum albostriatum

What is the common name of Brachystachyum albostriatum?

White Striped Bamboo

Where is Brachystachyum albostriatum native to?

Japan

Species in the Brachystachyum 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

Guang Hui Lai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.H.Lai' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77132562-1: 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].