Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
yongshanensis
ID:
846474

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hsueh & D.Z.Li

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
J. Bamboo Res. 6(2): 10 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845809

Common Names

  • Ampelocalamus yongshanensis
  • Yongshan Ampelocalamus
  • Yongshan Bamboo

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Description

Ampelocalamus yongshanensis (also called Yongshan 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 yongshanensis 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 yongshanensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ammophila yongshanensis 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 yongshanensis

Ampelocalamus yongshanensis can be found in China.

Ampelocalamus yongshanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ampelocalamus yongshanensis?

Ampelocalamus yongshanensis

What is the common name of Ampelocalamus yongshanensis?

Yongshan Bamboo

Where is Ampelocalamus yongshanensis 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.
Jia Rong Xue: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hsueh f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:931826-1: 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].