Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
maculatus
ID:
891752

Status:
valid

Authors:
(McClure) C.D.Chu & C.S.Chao

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18: 31 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891087



Common Names

  • Maculatus Bamboo
  • Pleioblastus maculatus
  • Maculatus Dwarf Bamboo


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Description

Pleioblastus maculatus (also called Japanese Dwarf Bamboo, among many other common names) is a small evergreen bamboo species native to Japan, China, and Korea. It has long, thin, light green leaves and grows in clumps. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Pleioblastus maculatus is a popular ornamental grass used for landscaping and ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and to provide a natural habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleioblastus maculatus 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 maculatus can be propagated by division or by seed. The rhizomes can be divided in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.

Where to Find Pleioblastus maculatus

Pleioblastus maculatus can be found in China.

Pleioblastus maculatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleioblastus maculatus?

Pleioblastus maculatus

What are the growing conditions for Pleioblastus maculatus?

Pleioblastus maculatus prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial shade.

What is the hardiness zone for Pleioblastus maculatus?

Pleioblastus maculatus is hardy in USDA zones 5-9.

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

Cheng De Chu (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Chu' in the authors string.
Chi Son Chao (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.Chao' in the authors string.
Floyd Alonzo McClure (1897-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McClure' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:416310-1: 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].