Pleioblastus rugatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rugatus
ID:
891807
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.H.Wen & S.Y.Chen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
J. Bamboo Res. 1(1): 26 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891142
Common Names
- Pleioblastus rugatus
- Rugatus bamboo
- Rugatus hedge bamboo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pleioblastus rugatus (also called Weeping bamboo, among many other common names) is a small, clumping, evergreen bamboo species native to Japan, China, and Korea. It grows in moist, shady areas, and is often used as a groundcover or in containers.
Uses & Benefits
Pleioblastus rugatus is commonly used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It can also be used as a ground cover, as it grows quickly and is low-maintenance. It is also used to create privacy screens and windbreaks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pleioblastus rugatus is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pleioblastus rugatus is a small, evergreen, clumping bamboo native to Japan. It is propagated by division or by cuttings. The cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Pleioblastus rugatus
Pleioblastus rugatus is native to Japan and China.
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
Shao Yun Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Chen' in the authors string.
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:900648-1: 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].