Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
mianningensis
ID:
846467

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Q.Li & Xin Jiang) D.Z.Li & Stapleton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 51: 811 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845802

Common Names

  • Ampelocalamus mianningensis
  • Mianning Ampelocalamus
  • Mianning Bamboo

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Description

Ampelocalamus mianningensis (also called Mianning bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to China. It is a tall, evergreen, clump-forming bamboo with slender culms and small leaves. It grows in mountain forests, thickets and valleys at elevations of 1000-3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Ampelocalamus mianningensis is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to stabilize sandy soils and to prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ampelocalamus mianningensis has small white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ammophila mianningensis is a hardy, fast-growing, evergreen grass that is native to coastal regions of China. It is tolerant of salt and wind and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or by division. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The divisions should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Ampelocalamus mianningensis

Ampelocalamus mianningensis can be found in China.

Ampelocalamus mianningensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ampelocalamus mianningensis?

Ampelocalamus mianningensis

What is the common name of Ampelocalamus mianningensis?

Mianning Bamboo

Where is Ampelocalamus mianningensis found?

China

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

De Zhu Li (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Z.Li' in the authors string.
Christopher Mark Adrian Stapleton (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapleton' in the authors string.
Qian Li (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.Li' in the authors string.
Xin Jiang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Xin Jiang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:992406-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].