Sasaella kogasensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nakai) Koidz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 10: 297 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000897737
Common Names
- Kogasensis Bamboo
- Koga Bamboo
- Sasaella kogasensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sasaella kogasensis (also called Kogas bamboo, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen grass native to Japan and Taiwan. It grows in clumps and has long, narrow leaves with white stripes. It is commonly found in moist, shady areas such as forests and mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Sasaella kogasensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to be drought-tolerant. It is also used in traditional Japanese medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Sasaella kogasensis for. uchidai (Makino) Sad.SuzukiFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sasaella kogasensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sasaella kogasensis can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 5.
Where to Find Sasaella kogasensis
Sasaella kogasensis is found in the Chugoku region of Japan.
Sasaella kogasensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sasaella kogasensis?
Sasaella kogasensis
Where is Sasaella kogasensis found?
Sasaella kogasensis is found in Japan.
What type of plant is Sasaella kogasensis?
Sasaella kogasensis is a type of bamboo.
Species in the Sasaella 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
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' 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:420649-1: 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].