Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
hsienchuensis
ID:
891706

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.H.Wen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 3(1): 92 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891041



Common Names

  • Hsienchuensis bamboo
  • Pleioblastus hsienchuensis
  • Hsienchuensis pleioblastus


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Description

Pleioblastus hsienchuensis (also called Japanese Dwarf Bamboo, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, clumping bamboo species native to Japan and China. It has thin, green culms with small leaves and grows in shady, moist areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pleioblastus hsienchuensis is used as a ground cover in gardens and as a privacy screen. It is also used as a low-maintenance ornamental grass and is often used in bonsai.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleioblastus hsienchuensis has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleioblastus hsienchuensis is a clump-forming bamboo that can reach heights of up to 4 feet. It has thin, green canes with small leaves. It is best suited for full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. It is hardy in USDA zones 6-10.

Where to Find Pleioblastus hsienchuensis

Pleioblastus hsienchuensis can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.

Pleioblastus hsienchuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleioblastus hsienchuensis?

Pleioblastus hsienchuensis

What is the common name of Pleioblastus hsienchuensis?

Hsiench'u Bamboo

What is the growth rate of Pleioblastus hsienchuensis?

Moderate

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

Tai Hui Wen (b.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.H.Wen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:902788-1: 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].