Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
merrillii
ID:
853969

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gamble

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 5: 269 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853304

Common Names

  • Bambusa merrillii
  • Merrillii Bamboo
  • Merrill's Bamboo

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Description

Bambusa merrillii (also called 'Merrill's Bamboo', among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to India, Nepal, and China. It is a clumping bamboo, growing up to 15 m tall with culms up to 10 cm in diameter. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is found in tropical and subtropical regions in open forests, grasslands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Bambusa merrillii 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

The flower of Bambusa merrillii is a small, white flower with 3 petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bambusa merrillii 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 merrillii

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

Bambusa merrillii FAQ

What is the growth rate of Bambusa merrillii?

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

What is the hardiness zone of Bambusa merrillii?

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

What is the light requirement of Bambusa merrillii?

Bambusa merrillii 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

James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:392418-1: 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].