Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
masamuneana
ID:
898422

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Makino) Hatus. & Muroi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
New Keys Jap. Trees : 475 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000897757

Common Names

  • Masamuneana Bamboo
  • Masamune Bamboo
  • Sasaella masamuneana

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Description

Sasaella masamuneana (also called Japanese bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to Japan and Korea. It is a clumping bamboo, with culms that are green to yellow-green in color and grow to a height of 3–4 m. It is found in moist forests and thickets at altitudes of 0–1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Sasaella masamuneana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to be drought-tolerant. It is also used in traditional Japanese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sasaella masamuneana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Sasaella masamuneana 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 masamuneana

Sasaella masamuneana can be found in moist forests and grasslands in Japan.

Sasaella masamuneana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sasaella masamuneana?

Sasaella masamuneana

Where is Sasaella masamuneana found?

Sasaella masamuneana is found in Japan.

What type of plant is Sasaella masamuneana?

Sasaella masamuneana is a type of bamboo.

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.
Sumihiko Hatusima (1906-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hatus.' in the authors string.
Hiroshi Muroi (1914-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muroi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:50876277-1: 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].