Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
petelotii
ID:
900555

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lý

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 92: 628 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899890

Common Names

  • Aganosma petelotii
  • Petelot's Bamboo
  • Petelot's Reed

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Description

Aganosma petelotii (also called Petelot's Aganosma, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and its leaves are oval-shaped and pointed at the end. It is found in moist forests and along streams in the tropical regions of South America.

Uses & Benefits

Aganosma petelotii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aganosma petelotii is a small, white or yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aganosma petelotii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame, and the seedlings can be planted out in their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Aganosma petelotii

Aganosma petelotii can be found in India.

Aganosma petelotii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aganosma petelotii?

Aganosma petelotii

What is the common name of Aganosma petelotii?

Mountain Bamboo

What is the native range of Aganosma petelotii?

Eastern Asia

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4430: Based on the initial data import
Trân Ðinh Lý (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lý' in the authors string.