Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
samaniana
ID:
898116

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miyabe & Kudô

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
J. Fac. Agric. Hokkaido Imp. Univ. 26: 184 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000897451



Common Names

  • Sasa Samaniana
  • Samaniana Bamboo Grass
  • Japanese Dwarf Bamboo


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Description

Sasa samaniana (also called 'Saman-zasa', among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to Japan, Korea and China. It is a low-growing, clumping bamboo species that typically grows to heights of 1-2 m (3-6 ft). It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade and is often found in grasslands, open woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Sasa samaniana is used as a ground cover in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used to make traditional Japanese mats and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sasa samaniana can be propagated by division or by seed. For division, separate the rhizomes in spring or early summer. For seed, sow the seeds in spring or early summer in a light, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and warm until germination. Seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Sasa samaniana

Sasa samaniana is native to the temperate regions of Japan, Korea, and the Kuril Islands.

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

Yūshun Kudō (1887-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kudô' in the authors string.
Kingo Miyabe (1860-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miyabe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:420485-1: 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].