Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
viridistriatus
ID:
891863

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Regel) Makino

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 3: 11 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891198



Common Names

  • Pleioblastus viridistriatus
  • Viridistriatus bamboo
  • Viridistriatus hedge bamboo


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Description

Pleioblastus viridistriatus (also called Green striped dwarf bamboo, among many other common names) is a small evergreen bamboo species native to Japan. It is a clump-forming bamboo with green and white striped culms, up to 1.5 m tall and 0.5 cm in diameter. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade, and is hardy to -15°C.

Uses & Benefits

Pleioblastus viridistriatus is a popular ornamental grass that is used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is a fast-growing, clumping grass that is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and climates.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleioblastus viridistriatus is a fast-growing, evergreen, clumping bamboo that can reach heights of up to 6 feet. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and in well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a warm, sheltered location.

Where to Find Pleioblastus viridistriatus

Pleioblastus viridistriatus is native to Japan.

Pleioblastus viridistriatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleioblastus viridistriatus?

Pleioblastus viridistriatus

What is the natural habitat of Pleioblastus viridistriatus?

It is native to Japan.

What is the average height of Pleioblastus viridistriatus?

It typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.

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.
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:416362-1: 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].