Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterostachya
ID:
853890

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Munro) Holttum

Source:
wcs

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 27: 341 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853225

Common Names

  • Bambusa Heterostachya
  • Heterostachya Bamboo
  • Giant Bamboo

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Description

Bambusa heterostachya (also called Heterostachys Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo in the family Poaceae. It is native to East Asia, where it is found in moist, disturbed habitats. It is a large, clumping bamboo with thick, woody stems and long, narrow leaves. It can grow up to 10 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Bambusa heterostachya is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bambusa heterostachya 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 heterostachya is an evergreen perennial bamboo that grows in clumps and can reach up to 85 feet in height. It is native to India and is tolerant of a wide range of soils and temperatures. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the clumps. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist. Division of the clumps should be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist.

Where to Find Bambusa heterostachya

Bambusa heterostachya is native to India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Bambusa heterostachya FAQ

What is the best soil type for Bambusa heterostachya?

Bambusa heterostachya prefers a well-draining, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.

What are the light requirements for Bambusa heterostachya?

Bambusa heterostachya prefers partial shade or filtered sunlight.

What is the ideal temperature for Bambusa heterostachya?

Bambusa heterostachya prefers temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

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

Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.
William Munro (1818-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:392364-1: 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].