Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.B.Majumdar) Kottaim.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Int. J. Curr. Res. Biosci. Pl. Biol. 6(10): 41 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034937
Common Names
- Yushania longispiculatus
- Longispiculatus Plant
- Longispiculatus Bush
Description
Yushania longispiculatus (also called Long-spiked Bamboo, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to East Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Yushania longispiculatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Yushania longispiculatus is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Yushania longispiculatus is a perennial grass that can be grown from seed or vegetative propagation. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best propagated by seed, but can also be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Yushania longispiculatus
Yushania longispiculatus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Yushania longispiculatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Yushania longispiculatus?
Yushania longispiculatus
What is the common name of Yushania longispiculatus?
Long-spike yushania
Where is Yushania longispiculatus found?
Yushania longispiculatus is found in China, Japan, and Korea.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77208543-1: 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].