Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
batangense
ID:
908922

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.L.Zhong) S.M.Phillips & S.L.Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Fl. China 22: 594 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908257



Common Names

  • Microstegium batangense
  • Batang Stiltgrass
  • Batang's Stiltgrass


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Description

Microstegium batangense (also called Batang Microstegium, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Asia. It is a tufted grass with a bluish-green foliage and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Microstegium batangense is used as an ornamental plant, as a soil stabilizer, and as a source of biomass.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microstegium batangense has small, yellow-green flowers with three petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have broad, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microstegium batangense is a perennial grass native to East Asia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division. It is a fast-growing grass and can spread quickly, so it should be kept in check by regular mowing or trimming.

Where to Find Microstegium batangense

Microstegium batangense can be found in China, India, and Japan.

Microstegium batangense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microstegium batangense?

Microstegium batangense

What is the common name of Microstegium batangense?

Batang Microstegium

Where is Microstegium batangense found?

Microstegium batangense is found in China, Japan, and Korea.

Species in the Microstegium 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

Shou Liang Chen (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Chen' in the authors string.
Sylvia Mabel Phillips (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.M.Phillips' in the authors string.
Shi Li Zhong (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Zhong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77076135-1: 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].