Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spongiosa
ID:
876474

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.S.Chao & B.M.Yang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bamboo Res. 1982(1): 14 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875809

Common Names

  • Indosasa spongiosa
  • Spongy Bamboo
  • Spongiosa Bamboo

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Indosasa spongiosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellowish-white, and fragrant. Seed: small, brown, and round. Seedlings: thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indosasa spongiosa 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 spongiosa

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

Indosasa spongiosa FAQ

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Poaceae

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

Bao Min Yang (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.M.Yang' 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:900118-1: 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].