Saccharum × sinense
Chinese Cane, Chinese Sugarcane
Also known as: Saccharum ×barberi Jeswiet +6 more
- Saccharum ×barberi Jeswiet
- Saccharum aegyptiacum subsp. sinense (Roxb.) Andersson
- Saccharum aegyptiacum var. sinense (Roxb.) Andersson
- Saccharum officinarum subsp. barberi (Jeswiet) Burkill
- Saccharum officinarum subsp. sinense (Roxb.) Burkill
- Saccharum sinensis Roxb., 1818
- Saccharum spontaneum var. sinense (Roxb.) Andersson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Saccharum × sinense (commonly known as Chinese Cane or Chinese sugarcane) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It is found natively in Tropical Asia. In its natural range, this hybrid typically occurs in wet tropical conditions. The parent species of this naturally occurring hybrid are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New Guinea
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Bangladesh, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, Hawaii, Honduras, India, Jawa, Madagascar, Malaya, Maluku, Mauritius, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Taiwan
Parent Species