Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hsueh f. & T.P.Yi) N.H.Xia, Y.H.Tong & Z.Y.Niu
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 527: 278 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000028445
Common Names
- Pleioblastus triangulata
- Triangle Bamboo
- Dwarf Bamboo
Description
Pleioblastus triangulata (also called Triangle Pleioblastus, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to East Asia. It grows in clumps and has a height of up to 1.5 m. It is found in open woods, prairies, and roadsides in Japan, China, and Korea.
Uses & Benefits
Pleioblastus triangulata is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pleioblastus triangulata are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem and three small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleioblastus triangulata is a grass-like plant that can be propagated by division or seeds. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C.
Where to Find Pleioblastus triangulata
Pleioblastus triangulata can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Pleioblastus triangulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleioblastus triangulata?
Pleioblastus triangulata
What is the family of Pleioblastus triangulata?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Pleioblastus triangulata?
Triangular Bamboo
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77234429-1: 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].