Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gurgandii
ID:
1332413

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.M.Wong & Diep

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Candollea 70: 215 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344867

Common Names

  • Bambusa Gurgandii
  • Gurgandii Bambusa
  • Gurgandii's Bambusa

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Description

Bambusa gurgandii (also called Bambusa, among many other common names) is a bamboo native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It grows in moist, shady areas and can reach up to 10 m in height. Its culms are erect and cylindrical with a diameter of up to 4 cm. Its leaves are linear and up to 25 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Bambusa gurgandii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to treat skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bambusa gurgandii has yellow-green flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bambusa gurgandii can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, fertile soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in early spring or late autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a moist, well-drained soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Bambusa gurgandii

Bambusa gurgandii is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Bambusa gurgandii FAQ

What are the characteristics of Bambusa gurgandii?

Bambusa gurgandii is a perennial, clumping bamboo with long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers.

What is the habitat of Bambusa gurgandii?

Bambusa gurgandii is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

What is the distribution of Bambusa gurgandii?

Bambusa gurgandii is native to Australia, New Zealand, and parts of 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

Khoon Meng Wong (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.Wong' in the authors string.
My Hanh Diep: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diep' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77153325-1: 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].