Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
farinacea
ID:
853823

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.M.Wong

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Sandakania 3: 23 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853158

Common Names

  • Farinacea Bamboo
  • Farinacea Giant Bamboo
  • Giant Bamboo

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Description

Bambusa farinacea (also called 'Farinaceous Bamboo', among many other common names) is a species of clumping bamboo native to Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of up to 10 m (33 ft) tall, with culms up to 6 cm (2.4 in) in diameter. It prefers tropical and subtropical climates and is found in open forests, grasslands, and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Bambusa farinacea is a popular ornamental plant used in landscaping. It is also used to make furniture, musical instruments, and even paper. It is also used to make mats, baskets, and other items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bambusa farinacea flower is a small, white, fragrant flower that grows in clusters. Its seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings are tall and thin with a single stem and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bambusa farinacea is a tropical clumping bamboo that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is a fast-growing species and can reach heights of up to 20 feet. It is best propagated by division of the rhizomes, and can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Bambusa farinacea

Bambusa farinacea is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Bambusa farinacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bambusa farinacea?

Bambusa farinacea

What is the common name of Bambusa farinacea?

Farinaceous Bamboo

What is the growth rate of Bambusa farinacea?

Slow to Moderate

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

Khoon Meng Wong (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.Wong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:975774-1: 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].