Eulaliopsis binata

Eulaliopsis binata
Long leaves of Eulaliopsis binata used to make rope in Nepal
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Clade:	Commelinids
Order:	Poales
Family:	Poaceae
Subfamily:	Panicoideae
Genus:	Eulaliopsis
Species:	E. binata
Binomial name
Eulaliopsis binata (Retz.) C.E. Hubb.
Synonyms [1]
Andropogon binatusRetz. Ischaemum binatum(Retz.) Buse Pollinidium binatum(Retz.) C.E.Hubb. Spodiopogon binatus(Retz.) Roberty Spodiopogon angustifoliusTrin. Andropogon involutusSteud. Andropogon notopogonSteud. Andropogon obvallatusSteud. Spodiopogon lanigerNees ex Steud. Spodiopogon notopogonNees ex Steud. Pollinia eriopodaHance Spodiopogon involutus(Steud.) W.Watson Ischaemum angustifolium(Trin.) Hack. Eulaliopsis angustifolia(Trin.) Honda Pollinidium angustifolium(Trin.) Haines Eulaliopsis duthieiSur

Eulaliopsis binata, the sabaigrass or Chinese alpine rush, is a perennial plant belonging to the grass family that is grown in many Asian countries like China, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia and Philippines. ^[2]

It is called bhabhar in India and lends the name to the region south of Himalayas where it grows. ^[3] It is called Babiyo in Nepal.

It is mainly used for the manufacture of writing and printing paper. Pulping is done using soda and sulfate processes. In Nepal, it is used to make rope for swing for Dashain festival, one of the greatest festivals of Hindu people.

References

1. "Eulaliopsis binata". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families: Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew.
2. Wang Qingfeng (1993). "The exploitation value of Chinese alpine rush". Journal of Natural Resources (in English and Chinese). 8 (4): 307–313. doi:10.11849/zrzyxb.1993.04.003.
3. Sahu, S. C.; et al. (2010). "Ethnobotany of Eulaliopsis binata (Retz.) Hubbard - Poaceae, in Orissa, Eastern India: Cultivation Practice, Economics and Prospects". Journal of Advances in Developmental Research. 1 (2): 155–160. Retrieved 12 April 2011.