Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
khasiana
ID:
853909

Status:
valid

Authors:
Munro

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 26: 97 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853244

Common Names

  • Bambusa khasiana
  • Khasi Bamboo
  • Khasian Bamboo

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Description

Bambusa khasiana (also called Khasia Mountain Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It is a clump-forming bamboo with upright culms and arching branches. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Bambusa khasiana 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 khasiana flowers are small and white, and are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bambusa khasiana is a bamboo species native to the Himalayas. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach a height of up to 10 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and should be covered lightly with soil. Division of clumps can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Bambusa khasiana

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

Bambusa khasiana FAQ

What is the best soil type for Bambusa khasiana?

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

What are the light requirements for Bambusa khasiana?

Bambusa khasiana prefers partial shade or filtered sunlight.

What is the ideal temperature for Bambusa khasiana?

Bambusa khasiana 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

William Munro (1818-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:392372-1: 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].