Status:
valid
Authors:
T.P.Yi & J.Y.Shi
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 27: 645 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908515
Common Names
- Yushania angustifolia
- Angustifolia Yushania
- Angustifolia
Description
Yushania angustifolia (also called Angustifolia bamboo, among many other common names) is a bamboo native to China. It has long, thin stems with long, narrow leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is tolerant of drought and heat.
Uses & Benefits
Yushania angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Yushania angustifolia has small, white, fragrant flowers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are initially small and delicate, growing to a height of about 2 m.
Cultivation and Propagation
Yushania angustifolia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be grown in a sunny position in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Yushania angustifolia
Yushania angustifolia is native to China and can be found in the mountain meadows of the country.
Yushania angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Yushania angustifolia?
Yushania angustifolia
What is the common name of Yushania angustifolia?
Angustifolia Yushania
What is the natural habitat of Yushania angustifolia?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Yushania genus
Yushania ailuropodina,
Yushania anceps,
Yushania andropogonoides,
Yushania auctiaurita,
Yushania baishanzuensis,
Yushania basihirsuta,
Yushania bojieiana,
Yushania brevipaniculata,
Yushania brevis,
Yushania burmanica,
Yushania canoviridis,
Yushania cartilaginea,
Yushania cava,
Yushania chingii,
Yushania collina,
Yushania complanata,
Yushania confusa,
Yushania crassicollis,
Yushania crispata,
Yushania dafengdingensis,
Yushania elegans,
Yushania elevata,
Yushania emeryi,
Yushania exilis,
Yushania falcatiaurita,
Yushania farcticaulis,
Yushania farinosa,
Yushania flexa,
Yushania glandulosa,
Yushania glauca,
Yushania grammata,
Yushania hirsuta,
Yushania hirticaulis,
Yushania lacera,
Yushania laetevirens,
Yushania levigata,
Yushania lineolata,
Yushania longiaurita,
Yushania longissima,
Yushania longiuscula,
Yushania mabianensis,
Yushania maculata,
Yushania maling,
Yushania menghaiensis,
Yushania microphylla,
Yushania mitis,
Yushania multiramea,
Yushania niitakayamensis,
Yushania oblonga,
Yushania pachyclada,
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
Tong Pei Yi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.P.Yi' in the authors string.
Jun Yi Shi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Y.Shi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77087434-1: 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].