Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marginata
ID:
853960

Status:
valid

Authors:
Munro

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 26: 114 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853295

Common Names

  • Bambusa Marginata
  • Margin Bamboo
  • Chinese Margin Bamboo

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Description

Bambusa marginata (also called 'Marginata bamboo', among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to India. It is a clumping bamboo, growing up to 8 m tall. It has thin, yellow-green culms with a diameter of 5-7 cm. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bambusa marginata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bambusa marginata 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 marginata is a clumping bamboo that grows to a height of 5-7 metres. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. It is a hardy species and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Bambusa marginata

Bambusa marginata is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in nurseries and garden centers in these regions.

Bambusa marginata FAQ

What is the growth rate of Bambusa marginata?

Bambusa marginata has a moderate growth rate, reaching a height of up to 10 feet in a few years.

What is the hardiness zone of Bambusa marginata?

Bambusa marginata is hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

What is the light requirement of Bambusa marginata?

Bambusa marginata prefers full sun to partial shade.

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:392411-1: 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].