Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gamble) Stapleton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 51: 321 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845806
Common Names
- Ampelocalamus patellaris
- Patellar Ampelocalamus
- Patellar Bamboo
Description
Ampelocalamus patellaris (also called Patellar 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 500-1500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Ampelocalamus patellaris 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 patellaris has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and dark green with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ammophila patellaris 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 patellaris
Ampelocalamus patellaris can be found in China.
Ampelocalamus patellaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ampelocalamus patellaris?
Ampelocalamus patellaris
What is the common name of Ampelocalamus patellaris?
Patellar Bamboo
Where is Ampelocalamus patellaris found?
China
Species in the Ampelocalamus genus
Ampelocalamus actinotrichus,
Ampelocalamus breviligulatus,
Ampelocalamus hirsutissimus,
Ampelocalamus luodianensis,
Ampelocalamus melicoideus,
Ampelocalamus mianningensis,
Ampelocalamus microphyllus,
Ampelocalamus naibunensis,
Ampelocalamus patellaris,
Ampelocalamus saxatilis,
Ampelocalamus scandens,
Ampelocalamus yongshanensis,
Ampelocalamus stoloniformis,
Ampelocalamus sinovietnamensis,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:980467-1: 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].