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
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.
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 Indosasa genus
Indosasa angustata,
Indosasa bacquangensis,
Indosasa crassiflora,
Indosasa gigantea,
Indosasa glabrata,
Indosasa hispida,
Indosasa ingens,
Indosasa laotica,
Indosasa lipoensis,
Indosasa longispicata,
Indosasa lunata,
Indosasa parvifolia,
Indosasa patens,
Indosasa shibataeaoides,
Indosasa singulispicula,
Indosasa sinica,
Indosasa sondongensis,
Indosasa spongiosa,
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
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].