Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
incarnatus
ID:
891714

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.L.Chen & G.Y.Sheng

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 11(4): 42 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891049



Common Names

  • Incarnatus bamboo
  • Pleioblastus incarnatus
  • Incarnatus pleioblastus


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Description

Pleioblastus incarnatus (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 incarnatus 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 incarnatus is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleioblastus incarnatus 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 incarnatus

Pleioblastus incarnatus can be found in China.

Pleioblastus incarnatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleioblastus incarnatus?

Pleioblastus incarnatus

What is the common name of Pleioblastus incarnatus?

Incarnate Bamboo

What is the growth rate of Pleioblastus incarnatus?

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

Shou Liang Chen (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Chen' in the authors string.
Guo Ying Sheng (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Y.Sheng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:959825-1: 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].