Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laotica
ID:
876453

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Camus) C.S.Chao & Renvoize

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 44: 365 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875788

Common Names

  • Indosasa laotica
  • Laotica Grass
  • Lao Grass

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Description

Indosasa laotica (also called Laotian Indosasa, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Himalayan region of India and China. It has long, narrow, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Indosasa laotica is used as an ornamental plant 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 laotica 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 laotica

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

Indosasa laotica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indosasa laotica?

Indosasa laotica

What is the common name of Indosasa laotica?

Lao Bamboo

What is the natural habitat of Indosasa laotica?

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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Stephen Andrew Renvoize (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renvoize' in the authors string.
Chi Son Chao (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.Chao' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:946887-1: 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].