Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
argenteostriatus
ID:
891629

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Regel) Nakai

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 9: 236 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890964



Common Names

  • Argenteostriatus Pleioblastus
  • Pleioblastus Argenteostriatus
  • Argenteostriatus' Pleioblastus


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Description

Pleioblastus argenteostriatus (also called Japanese dwarf bamboo, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass native to Japan and East Asia. It has thin, grass-like leaves and grows in a variety of habitats, including wet and dry grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Pleioblastus argenteostriatus is used as a ground cover in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pleioblastus argenteostriatus is a small, yellowish-green spikelet that is borne in a panicle. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedling is a single-stemmed, tufted grass with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Pleioblastus argenteostriatus is best done by sowing seeds in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Propagation can also be done by division of the clumps in spring.

Where to Find Pleioblastus argenteostriatus

Pleioblastus argenteostriatus is native to Japan.

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

Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:416256-1: 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].