Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
trigyna
ID:
900670

Status:
valid

Authors:
Keng

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 48: 115 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900005



Common Names

  • Sinochasea trigyna
  • Three-winged Sinochasea
  • Three-winged Snakeweed


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Description

Sinochasea trigyna (also called Chinese bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to China and Vietnam. It has a clumping habit, and its culms are up to 2 m tall and 1 cm in diameter. It is found in forests, thickets, and along streams in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Sinochasea trigyna is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a dense, bushy habit and produces small white flowers in the summer. The leaves are glossy and dark green, and the plant can tolerate some shade. It is also drought-tolerant and can be used as a hedge or screen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sinochasea trigyna is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sinochasea trigyna is a deciduous, clump-forming bamboo that grows in dense clumps of arching stems. It is best propagated by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. The clumps should be divided into sections with at least three stems each. Plant the divisions in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in the spring.

Where to Find Sinochasea trigyna

Sinochasea trigyna is native to China.

Sinochasea trigyna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sinochasea trigyna?

Sinochasea trigyna

What type of plant is Sinochasea trigyna?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Sinochasea trigyna found?

It is found in China, Japan, and Korea

Species in the Sinochasea 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

Yi Li Keng (1898-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421983-1: 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].