Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bitchuensis
ID:
898346

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Makino) Koidz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 10: 296 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000897681

Common Names

  • Bitchuensis Sasaella
  • Bitchuensis Bamboo
  • Bitchuensis

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Description

Sasaella bitchuensis (also called Bitchu bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to Japan. It is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with arching stems and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.

Uses & Benefits

Sasaella bitchuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used as a ground cover or a hedge plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sasaella bitchuensis var. tashirozentaroana (Koidz.) Sad.Suzuki
Sasaella bitchuensis var. bitchuensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sasaella bitchuensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant with thin, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sasaella bitchuensis can be propagated by division or cuttings. The best time to divide is in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.

Where to Find Sasaella bitchuensis

Sasaella bitchuensis can be found in western Japan, particularly in the Chugoku region.

Sasaella bitchuensis FAQ

What type of soil does Sasaella bitchuensis prefer?

Sasaella bitchuensis prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What type of light does Sasaella bitchuensis need?

Sasaella bitchuensis needs partial to full shade.

How often should Sasaella bitchuensis be watered?

Sasaella bitchuensis should be watered regularly, but not overly saturated.

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.
Gen-ichi Koidzumi (1883-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koidz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:420610-1: 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].