Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
bidoupensis
ID:
1322242

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.N.Nguyen & V.T.Tran

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 34: 259 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334696



Common Names

  • Nianhochloa bidoupensis
  • Bidoup Nianhochloa
  • Bidoup Nianhochloa


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Description

Nianhochloa bidoupensis (also called 'Bidoup Nianhochloa', among many other common names) is a grass native to Vietnam. It grows to a height of 1-2 feet and has a spread of 1-2 feet. It grows in moist, shady areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Nianhochloa bidoupensis has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, pain, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nianhochloa bidoupensis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nianhochloa bidoupensis is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, dig up the clumps of the plant and divide them into smaller clumps. Replant the divided clumps in a sunny or partially shaded location. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a pot filled with moist soil. Place the pot in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Nianhochloa bidoupensis

Nianhochloa bidoupensis is native to Vietnam and can be found in the Bidoup Nui Ba National Park.

Nianhochloa bidoupensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nianhochloa bidoupensis?

Nianhochloa bidoupensis

Where is Nianhochloa bidoupensis found?

Nianhochloa bidoupensis is found in Vietnam.

What are the common names of Nianhochloa bidoupensis?

Common names of Nianhochloa bidoupensis include Bidoup grass and Bidoup mountain grass.

Species in the Nianhochloa 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

Van Tien Tran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.T.Tran' in the authors string.
Hoang Nghia Nguyen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.N.Nguyen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77124784-1: 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].