Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
schizostachyoides
ID:
895536

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kurz) T.Q.Nguyen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 76: 992 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894871



Common Names

  • Schizostachyoid Pseudobambusa
  • Schizostachyoid Pseudobambusa Grass
  • Schizostachyoid Pseudobambusa Grass


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Description

Pseudobambusa schizostachyoides (also called Schizostachyoides False Bamboo, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Himalayas. It has thin, flat leaves and grows in dry, sunny areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudobambusa schizostachyoides is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudobambusa schizostachyoides has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong nut. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudobambusa schizostachyoides is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or vegetative cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be mowed to maintain a neat appearance.

Where to Find Pseudobambusa schizostachyoides

Pseudobambusa schizostachyoides is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.

Pseudobambusa schizostachyoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudobambusa schizostachyoides?

Pseudobambusa schizostachyoides

What is the common name of Pseudobambusa schizostachyoides?

Schizostachyoid false bamboo

Where is Pseudobambusa schizostachyoides found?

Pseudobambusa schizostachyoides is found in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Species in the Pseudobambusa genus

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

Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.
To Quyen Nguyen (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Q.Nguyen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:963431-1: 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].