Pleioblastus gramineus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gramineus
ID:
891694
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bean) Nakai
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 6: 146 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891029
Common Names
- Gramineus bamboo
- Pleioblastus gramineus
- Gramineus pleioblastus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pleioblastus gramineus (also called Japanese Dwarf Bamboo, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, clumping bamboo species native to Japan and China. It has thin, green culms with small leaves and grows in shady, moist areas.
Uses & Benefits
Pleioblastus gramineus is used as a ground cover in gardens and as a privacy screen. It is also used as a low-maintenance ornamental grass and is often used in bonsai.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pleioblastus gramineus has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and round. Its seedlings are small and round with a light green hue.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pleioblastus gramineus is a clump-forming bamboo that can reach heights of up to 4 feet. It has thin, green canes with small leaves. It is best suited for full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. It is hardy in USDA zones 6-10.
Where to Find Pleioblastus gramineus
Pleioblastus gramineus can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Pleioblastus gramineus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleioblastus gramineus?
Pleioblastus gramineus
What is the common name of Pleioblastus gramineus?
Grass Bamboo
What is the growth rate of Pleioblastus gramineus?
Fast
Species in the Pleioblastus genus
Pleioblastus altiligulatus, Pleioblastus amarus, Pleioblastus argenteostriatus, Pleioblastus distichus, Pleioblastus gramineus, Pleioblastus hattorianus, Pleioblastus hsienchuensis, Pleioblastus incarnatus, Pleioblastus kodzumae, Pleioblastus linearis, Pleioblastus maculatus, Pleioblastus matsunoi, Pleioblastus nagashima, Pleioblastus pseudosasaoides, Pleioblastus rugatus, Pleioblastus sanmingensis, Pleioblastus simonii, Pleioblastus solidus, Pleioblastus truncatus, Pleioblastus viridistriatus, Pleioblastus wuyishanensis, Pleioblastus yixingensis, Pleioblastus guilongshanensis, Pleioblastus variegatus, Pleioblastus triangulata, Pleioblastus glabrinodus,
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
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:416275-1: 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].