Imperata cylindrica (Gramineae)

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Imperata cylindrica
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The Imperata cylindrica plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as I. arundinacea. Miscanthus arundinacea. Saccharum cylindricum.

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Latin Name:  Imperata cylindrica
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  (L.)Beauv.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Open sandy habitats, usually by a river or the sea shore in Europe[50]. Commonly found on impoverished soils in Australia[193].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in ordinary garden soil in sun or partial shade[162, 187]. This species is only hardy in the southern part of Britain, tolerating temperatures down to about -15°c when dormant[187], though the young growth in spring can be damaged by late frosts. The var I. cylindrica major. (Nees.)C.E.Hubb. is used medicinally in China[176] and as a wild food in Australia[193]. This species is quite closely related to sugar cane, it has been interbred experimentally with that species in India[193]. Plants grow away vigorously after a fire, often spreading freely to infest the burnt areas[144, 193].

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