Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
andamanicum
ID:
898907

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Kumar & Remesh

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Blumea 48: 187 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898242



Common Names

  • Andaman Bamboo
  • Andaman Island Bamboo
  • Slender Andaman Bamboo


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Description

Schizostachyum andamanicum (also called Andaman Schizostachyum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 0.3-1.2 m. It is found in open grasslands, scrub and dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Schizostachyum andamanicum is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping, and its seeds are used as bird feed. It is also used as a fodder grass for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schizostachyum andamanicum has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schizostachyum andamanicum is a tropical grass that is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is a clump-forming grass that grows up to 4 feet tall and has narrow, arching leaves. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to 12 inches apart when they are 4 inches tall.

Where to Find Schizostachyum andamanicum

Schizostachyum andamanicum can be found in the tropical regions of India and Southeast Asia.

Schizostachyum andamanicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schizostachyum andamanicum?

Schizostachyum andamanicum

What are the common names of Schizostachyum andamanicum?

It is commonly known as Andaman grass

What is the growth habit of Schizostachyum andamanicum?

It is a tufted, perennial grass with erect culms

Species in the Schizostachyum genus

Schizostachyum aciculare, Schizostachyum aequiramosum, Schizostachyum alopecurus, Schizostachyum andamanicum, Schizostachyum atrocingulare, Schizostachyum auriculatum, Schizostachyum bamban, Schizostachyum beddomei, Schizostachyum blumei, Schizostachyum brachycladum, Schizostachyum brachythyrsus, Schizostachyum castaneum, Schizostachyum caudatum, Schizostachyum copelandii, Schizostachyum cornutum, Schizostachyum curranii, Schizostachyum cuspidatum, Schizostachyum diffusum, Schizostachyum distans, Schizostachyum dullooa, Schizostachyum dumetorum, Schizostachyum flexuosum, Schizostachyum funghomii, Schizostachyum glaucifolium, Schizostachyum glaucocladum, Schizostachyum gracile, Schizostachyum grande, Schizostachyum griffithii, Schizostachyum hainanense, Schizostachyum hantu, Schizostachyum insulare, Schizostachyum iraten, Schizostachyum jaculans, Schizostachyum kalpongianum, Schizostachyum khoonmengii, Schizostachyum latifolium, Schizostachyum lengguanii, Schizostachyum lima, Schizostachyum lumampao, Schizostachyum lutescens, Schizostachyum mampouw, Schizostachyum pergracile, Schizostachyum perrieri, Schizostachyum pilosum, Schizostachyum pleianthemum, Schizostachyum pseudolima, Schizostachyum rogersii, Schizostachyum silicatum, Schizostachyum terminale, Schizostachyum tessellatum,

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

Muktesh Kumar (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Kumar' in the authors string.
M. Remesh (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Remesh' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20012119-1: 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].