Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ingens
ID:
876451

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hsueh f. & T.P.Yi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 5: 39 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875786

Common Names

  • Indosasa ingens
  • Ingens Grass
  • Giant Grass

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Description

Indosasa ingens (also called Large Indosasa, among many other common names) is a large, evergreen shrub native to the Himalayan region of India and China. It has large, oval leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Indosasa ingens is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellowish-green, with 3-5 sepals and 3-5 petals. Seed: small, dark brown, with a rough surface. Seedlings: small, with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indosasa ingens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Indosasa ingens

Indosasa ingens is native to China, Laos, and Vietnam. It can be found in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Indosasa ingens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indosasa ingens?

Indosasa ingens

What is the common name of Indosasa ingens?

Giant Bamboo

What is the natural habitat of Indosasa ingens?

Moist forests and thickets at low to moderate elevations

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

Xue Jiru (1921-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hsueh' in the authors string.
Tong Pei Yi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.P.Yi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:902257-1: 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].