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
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.
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
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].