Pleioblastus kodzumae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kodzumae
ID:
891722
Status:
valid
Authors:
Makino
Source:
wcs
Year:
1928
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 5: 43 (1928)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891057
Common Names
- Kodzumae bamboo
- Pleioblastus kodzumae
- Kodzumae pleioblastus
Searching for Pleioblastus kodzumae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pleioblastus kodzumae (also called Kodzu Dwarf Bamboo, among many other common names) is a clumping bamboo species native to Japan. It has thin, green culms with a diameter of 1 cm and grows to a height of 1.5 m. It is found in forests, grasslands, and along roadsides in its native region.
Uses & Benefits
Pleioblastus kodzumae is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pleioblastus kodzumae is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
Searching for Pleioblastus kodzumae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pleioblastus kodzumae 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 kodzumae
Pleioblastus kodzumae can be found in Japan.
Species in the Pleioblastus genus
Pleioblastus altiligulatus, Pleioblastus amarus, Pleioblastus argenteostriatus, Pleioblastus distichus, Pleioblastus gramineus, Pleioblastus hattorianus, Pleioblastus hsienchuensis, Pleioblastus incarnatus, Pleioblastus kodzumae, Pleioblastus linearis, Pleioblastus maculatus, Pleioblastus matsunoi, Pleioblastus nagashima, Pleioblastus pseudosasaoides, Pleioblastus rugatus, Pleioblastus sanmingensis, Pleioblastus simonii, Pleioblastus solidus, Pleioblastus truncatus, Pleioblastus viridistriatus, Pleioblastus wuyishanensis, Pleioblastus yixingensis, Pleioblastus guilongshanensis, Pleioblastus variegatus, Pleioblastus triangulata, Pleioblastus glabrinodus,
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
Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:416292-1: 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].