Ampelocalamus scandens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
846473
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hsueh & W.D.Li
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
J. Bamboo Res. 4(2): 5 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845808
Common Names
- Ampelocalamus scandens
- Scandent Ampelocalamus
- Scandent Bamboo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ampelocalamus scandens (also called Climbing 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 scandens 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 scandens 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ammophila scandens 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 scandens
Ampelocalamus scandens can be found in China.
Ampelocalamus scandens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ampelocalamus scandens?
Ampelocalamus scandens
What is the common name of Ampelocalamus scandens?
Climbing Bamboo
Where is Ampelocalamus scandens 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
Xue Jiru (1921-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hsueh' in the authors string.
Wen De Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.D.Li' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:905652-1: 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].