Lithachne humilis (Bambusoid Grass)

Lithachne humilis (Bambusoid Grass) lime green plant growing in a small black pot.
Lithachne humilis (Bambusoid Grass) held by hand, showing numerous pointed lime green leaves.

Botanical name: Lithachne humilis

Common names: Bambusoid Grass, Mother of Bamboo

Family: Poaceae

Origin: Honduras

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSemi-shadeShadeFull sunWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyOrnamental foliage

A wonderful little plant, unusual among grasses. It folds leaves sharply downwards at night. One of the rarest plants in existance. It is technically a Bamboosoid grass which genetic studies have shown to be the original mother of all modern bamboo species!

It is easy to grow given bright light or even deep shade.

Characteristically tiny nutty seeds are easy to grow. The plant remains very rare since the new species was described by Tom Soderstrom from an obscure locality deep in the forests of Honduras.

See article about Bambusoid Grass.


Image gallery: 9 images
Lithachne humilis (Bambusoid Grass) is a small green plant in a dark plastic pot.
Leaves folding down at night
Lithachne humilis (Bambusoid Grass) green plant in small nursery containers on a wooden surface
Lithachne humilis (Bambusoid Grass) green stem with tiny white fuzzy flower, close up shot
Male flower
Lithachne humilis (Bambusoid Grass) lime green plant leaves with white flowers and small seeds
Male flowers and female flowers with seeds
Lithachne humilis (Bambusoid Grass) green plant leaves with small white flower structures close up
Male flowers and female flowers with seeds
Lithachne humilis (Bambusoid Grass) plant with thin lime green pointed leaves against blue background.
Lithachne humilis (Bambusoid Grass) lime green plant with multiple pointed leaves in a container.
Lithachne humilis (Bambusoid Grass) green plant in black pot held in palm close up
Lithachne humilis (Bambusoid Grass) green plant with slender leaves growing inside a black plastic pot.
Leaves folding down at night


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