Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
908346

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Munro) R.B.Majumdar

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. Enum. - Monocot. : 283 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000907681



Common Names

  • Yushania microphylla
  • Microphylla Grass
  • Microphylla Bamboo


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Description

Yushania microphylla (also called Small-Leaved Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to China, India, and Southeast Asia. It is a clumping bamboo, growing to a height of around 4-6 m (13-20 ft) with a culm diameter of around 2.5 cm (1 in). It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Yushania microphylla is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a food source for livestock, and its leaves are used in basketry.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Yushania microphylla has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Yushania microphylla is a perennial grass with a rhizomatous root system. It is best propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and cold temperatures. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Yushania microphylla

Yushania microphylla is found in the Himalayan regions of India, Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet.

Yushania microphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Yushania microphylla?

Yushania microphylla

Where is Yushania microphylla found?

Yushania microphylla is found in China.

What type of plant is Yushania microphylla?

Yushania microphylla is a type of bamboo.

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

William Munro (1818-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munro' in the authors string.
Radha Binod Majumdar (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.B.Majumdar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:962136-1: 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].