Details of Genus: Shibataea Makino ex Nakai
ID: 812
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Genus en:
# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)
Accepted: Accepted
Family: Poaceae
Family ja: イネ
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Distribution en: Japan, China
Description en: Genus of about 5 species of low-growing, clump-forming, evergreen bamboos from deciduous woodland and valley slopes in China and Japan. They have slowly spreading rhizomes and slender canes, slightly flattened on one side and slightly bent at the nodes, creating a zigzag effect. Each node bears 2-5 short branches with narrowly ovate to elliptic, tessellated leaves. Grow for their foliage in a mixed border, a gravel planting, or a container on a patio, or, if densely planted, as ground cover.
Hardiness en: Fully hardy.
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Propagation en: Divide or transplant sections of young rhizomes in spring.
Pests en: Young shoots may be damaged by slugs.
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Comment ja: オカメザサ
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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2026-03-03 21:57
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Poaceae | イネ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Poaceae | イネ科 | Show | |||
| APG4 | Accepted | Poaceae | イネ科 | Show |