Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicicatricata
ID:
853736

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.T.Lin) L.C.Chia & H.L.Fung

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18: 214 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853071

Common Names

  • Bambusa bicicatricata
  • Buddha's Belly Bamboo
  • Hedge Bamboo

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Description

Bambusa bicicatricata (also called Bicicatricata Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a clumping bamboo with a maximum height of around 10 meters and a culm diameter of around 8 cm. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates in its native regions, typically in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bambusa bicicatricata is used for making furniture, paper, and other products. It can also be used as a windbreak or for erosion control. The shoots are edible and can be used in stir-fries and other dishes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bambusa bicicatricata has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have a single stem with a tuft of leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bambusa bicicatricata is a clumping bamboo native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is a popular choice for ornamental plantings in warm climates. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, and is tolerant of a wide range of soils and conditions. It prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Bambusa bicicatricata

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

Bambusa bicicatricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bambusa bicicatricata?

Bambusa bicicatricata

What type of plant is Bambusa bicicatricata?

Bamboo

What is the natural habitat of Bambusa bicicatricata?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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

Wan Tao Lin (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Lin' in the authors string.
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:392262-1: 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].