Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
indurata
ID:
873748

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pilg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 51: 416 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873083



Common Names

  • Gilgiochloa indurata
  • Indurated Bamboo
  • Gigantochloa Indurata


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Description

Gilgiochloa indurata (also called Chinese silvergrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is a tufted, clump-forming grass with narrow, linear leaves and erect stems that reach up to 3 feet in height. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open forests in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Gilgiochloa indurata is a popular ornamental grass used in landscaping and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gilgiochloa indurata has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single pistil and three stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, long, slender stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gilgiochloa indurata is a fast-growing, perennial, clumping bamboo species native to Southeast Asia. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or divisions. Plant cuttings or divisions in well-draining soil in a sunny or partially shaded area. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. It is also possible to propagate from seed, but this is more difficult and less successful than propagation from cuttings or divisions.

Where to Find Gilgiochloa indurata

Gilgiochloa indurata is found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.

Gilgiochloa indurata FAQ

What are the common names of Gilgiochloa indurata?

Common names of Gilgiochloa indurata include Indian Bamboo, Indian Reed, and Bamboo Reed

What is the growth rate of Gilgiochloa indurata?

The growth rate of Gilgiochloa indurata is slow to moderate

What is the optimal soil type for Gilgiochloa indurata?

The optimal soil type for Gilgiochloa indurata is moist, well-drained soil

Species in the Gilgiochloa 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

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404028-1: 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].