Status:
valid
Authors:
M.M.Lin
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 29: 257 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914292
Common Names
- Pleioblastus guilongshanensis
- Guilongshanensis Pleioblastus
- Pleioblastus Guilongshanensis
Description
Pleioblastus guilongshanensis (also called Guilongshan Pleioblastus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist lowland forests. It is a small grass, usually reaching up to 1 m in height. The stems are thin and erect, while the leaves are linear, with pointed tips and smooth margins.
Uses & Benefits
Pleioblastus guilongshanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, skin infections, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pleioblastus guilongshanensis is a white or pale blue color, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a brownish-black color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pleioblastus guilongshanensis is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Pleioblastus guilongshanensis
Pleioblastus guilongshanensis is native to China.
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
Mu Mu Lin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.M.Lin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77098678-1: 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].