Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
polymorphum
ID:
895738

Status:
valid

Authors:
Munro

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 26: 142 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895073



Common Names

  • Polymorphum Pseudostachyum
  • Polymorphum Bamboo
  • Polymorphum Arrow Bamboo


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Description

Pseudostachyum polymorphum (also called Variable Stachyum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Asia, and is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands. It has a tufted growth habit, and its stems are usually erect, reaching heights of up to 1.5 m. Its leaves are linear, and its inflorescences are composed of spikelets.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudostachyum polymorphum is a species of grass native to China. It is used in landscaping, as an ornamental plant, and for its edible seeds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudostachyum polymorphum has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudostachyum polymorphum is a clump-forming, evergreen, perennial grass. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Pseudostachyum polymorphum

Pseudostachyum polymorphum can be found in China.

Species in the Pseudostachyum 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

William Munro (1818-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418909-1: 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].