Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
stoloniformis
ID:
1324982

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.H.Chen & Zhen Z.Wang) C.H.Zheng, N.H.Xia & Y.F.Deng

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 135: 62 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337436

Common Names

  • Stoloniformis Ampelocalamus
  • Ampelocalamus Plant
  • Chinese Ampelocalamus

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Description

Ampelocalamus stoloniformis (also called Chinese bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo found in China, Japan, and Korea. It is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with long, thin, arching stems and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It is found in forests, mountain slopes, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ampelocalamus stoloniformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ampelocalamus stoloniformis has small yellow flowers with three petals and three sepals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small, dark green and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ampelocalamus stoloniformis is a hardy perennial that grows best in partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Plant the divisions or seeds 8-10 inches apart.

Where to Find Ampelocalamus stoloniformis

Ampelocalamus stoloniformis can be found in the tropical forests of India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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

Yun Fei Deng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.F.Deng' in the authors string.
Nian He Xia (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Xia' in the authors string.
Song He Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.H.Chen' in the authors string.
Zhen Zhong Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zhen Z.Wang' in the authors string.
Chao Han Zheng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Zheng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77133624-1: 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].