Bambusa hirticaulis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.S.Lin
Source:
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
J. Bamboo Res. 28(2): 10 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048107
Common Names
- Bambusa hirticaulis
- Hairy Bamboo
- Hairy Timber Bamboo
Searching for Bambusa hirticaulis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bambusa hirticaulis (also called Hairy-stem bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to China. It is a perennial grass that grows to a height of 1–2 m (3–6 ft). It is found in open woodlands, dry forests, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Bambusa hirticaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bambusa hirticaulis has small, white flowers that appear in the spring. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have bright green leaves.
Searching for Bambusa hirticaulis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bambusa hirticaulis is a clumping bamboo species that can reach heights of up to 15 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by planting cuttings. It is also possible to propagate Bambusa hirticaulis from seed, although this is not common.
Where to Find Bambusa hirticaulis
Bambusa hirticaulis is native to China and is found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.
Bambusa hirticaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bambusa hirticaulis?
Bambusa hirticaulis
What is the growth rate of Bambusa hirticaulis?
Bambusa hirticaulis has a moderate growth rate.
What is the ideal climate for Bambusa hirticaulis?
Bambusa hirticaulis prefers a tropical climate.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177124-1: 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].