Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustissima
ID:
853693

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.C.Chia & H.L.Fung

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 19: 367 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853028

Common Names

  • Bamboo Angustissima
  • Narrow Bamboo
  • Slender Bamboo

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Description

Bambusa angustissima (also called Slender Weavers Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to Southeast Asia. It is a fast-growing, clumping bamboo that grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, swamps, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Bambusa angustissima is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used for erosion control and as a forage grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bambusa angustissima has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bambusa angustissima is a fast-growing, clumping bamboo native to India. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 20°F (-7°C).

Where to Find Bambusa angustissima

Bambusa angustissima can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Taiwan.

Bambusa angustissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bambusa angustissima?

Bambusa angustissima

What type of plant is Bambusa angustissima?

Bamboo

Where is Bambusa angustissima found?

Southeast Asia

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

Liang Chi Chia (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Chia' in the authors string.
Hok Lam Fung: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.L.Fung' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:897023-1: 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].