Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
nagashima
ID:
891771

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitford) Nakai

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 9: 215 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891106



Common Names

  • Nagashima Bamboo
  • Pleioblastus nagashima
  • Nagashima Dwarf Bamboo


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Description

Pleioblastus nagashima (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 nagashima 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

The flower of Pleioblastus nagashima is white and small. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleioblastus nagashima is a clumping bamboo that can reach up to 4 feet in height and spread up to 6 feet. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full to partial sun. Propagation is best done through division of clumps in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, moist soil mix and kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Pleioblastus nagashima

Pleioblastus nagashima can be found in Japan.

Pleioblastus nagashima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleioblastus nagashima?

Pleioblastus nagashima

What are the growing conditions for Pleioblastus nagashima?

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

What is the hardiness zone for Pleioblastus nagashima?

Pleioblastus nagashima 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

Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale (1837-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitford' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:416323-1: 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].