Miscanthus sacchariflorus
Amur Silver Grass, Amur Silvergrass
Other regional names: Japanese Plumegrass +2 more
- Japanese Plumegrass
- Silver Banner Grass
- Silver Plume Grass
Also known as: Imperata eulalioides Miq. +13 more
- Imperata eulalioides Miq.
- Imperata sacchariflora Maxim.
- Miscanthus hackelii Nakai
- Miscanthus saccariflorus (Maxim.) Hack.
- Miscanthus saccharifer Benth.
- Miscanthus sacchariflorus (Maxim.) Benth., 1887
- Miscanthus sacchariflorus (Maxim.) Hack.
- Miscanthus sacchariflorus f. latifolius Adati
- Miscanthus sacchariflorus f. purpurascens Y.N.Lee
- Miscanthus sacchariflorus var. gracilis Y.N.Lee
- Tiarrhena hackelii (Nakai) Nakai
- Tiarrhena sacchariflora (Maxim.) Nakai
- Triarrhena hackelii (Nakai) Nakai
- Triarrhena sacchariflora (Maxim.) Nakai
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Originating in Temperate Asia, Miscanthus sacchariflorus (commonly known as Amur Silver Grass) is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia, Russian Far East
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Amur, China North-Central, China Southeast, Inner Mongolia, Japan, Khabarovsk, Korea, Primorye
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)
Arkansas, Austria, Connecticut, Czechoslovakia, Germany, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Ontario, Poland, Québec, Vermont, Wisconsin