Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
miakeana
ID:
897921

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sad.Suzuki

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 67: 287 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000897256



Common Names

  • Miakeana Sasa
  • Miakeana Bamboo
  • Miakeana Shield Bamboo


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Description

Sasa miakeana (also called Japanese Dwarf Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to Japan. It is a small, clumping bamboo, with culms that are typically 1-3 m tall and 2-3 cm in diameter. It is found in moist, shady forests, and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Sasa miakeana is used as a ground cover in gardens and is also used for erosion control. It can also be used as a soil stabilizer and can be used to create a natural barrier to protect plants from wind and sun.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sasa miakeana are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sasa miakeana can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 6.

Where to Find Sasa miakeana

Sasa miakeana can be found in Japan.

Sasa miakeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sasa miakeana?

Sasa miakeana

What is the natural habitat of Sasa miakeana?

Forests and woodlands of Japan

What are the common uses of Sasa miakeana?

Used for landscaping and erosion control

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

Sadao Suzuki (1909-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sad.Suzuki' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:968658-1: 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].