Bambusa affinis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Munro
Source:
wcs
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 26: 93 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853006
Common Names
- Bamboo Affinis
- Chinese Dwarf Bamboo
- Chinese Timber Bamboo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bambusa affinis (also called Arundinaria, among many other common names) is a perennial, evergreen grass that grows up to 3 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas, and is commonly found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bambusa affinis is used as an ornamental plant, and for erosion control and soil stabilization. It is also used as a pasture grass and forage crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bambusa affinis has small, yellow flowers that bloom in clusters. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bambusa affinis can be grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings.
Where to Find Bambusa affinis
Bambusa affinis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Bambusa affinis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bambusa affinis?
Bambusa affinis
What type of plant is Bambusa affinis?
Bambusa affinis is a type of bamboo plant
Where is Bambusa affinis native to?
Bambusa affinis is native to India
Species in the Bambusa genus
Bambusa affinis, Bambusa albolineata, Bambusa amplexicaulis, Bambusa angustiaurita, Bambusa angustissima, Bambusa arnhemica, Bambusa aurinuda, Bambusa australis, Bambusa balcooa, Bambusa bambos, Bambusa basihirsuta, Bambusa basisolida, Bambusa beecheyana, Bambusa bicicatricata, Bambusa binghamii, Bambusa boniopsis, Bambusa brevispicula, Bambusa brunneoaciculia, Bambusa burmanica, Bambusa cacharensis, Bambusa cerosissima, Bambusa chungii, Bambusa chunii, Bambusa clavata, Bambusa comillensis, Bambusa concava, Bambusa contracta, Bambusa copelandii, Bambusa corniculata, Bambusa cornigera, Bambusa crispiaurita, Bambusa diaoluoshanensis, Bambusa dissimulator, Bambusa distegia, Bambusa dolichoclada, Bambusa duriuscula, Bambusa emeiensis, Bambusa eutuldoides, Bambusa farinacea, Bambusa fimbriligulata, Bambusa flexuosa, Bambusa fruticosa, Bambusa funghomii, Bambusa gibba, Bambusa gibboides, Bambusa glabro-vagina, Bambusa glaucophylla, Bambusa grandis, Bambusa griffithiana, Bambusa guangxiensis,
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
William Munro (1818-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:392217-1: 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].