Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
853980

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.C.Chia & H.L.Fung

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 19: 377 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853315

Common Names

  • Bambusa mollis
  • Mollis Bamboo
  • Soft Bamboo

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Description

Bambusa mollis (also called 'Soft 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 mollis is an ornamental grass that is often used in landscaping. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock and as a ground cover in areas with heavy foot traffic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bambusa mollis is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bambusa mollis 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 mollis

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

Bambusa mollis FAQ

What is the growth rate of Bambusa mollis?

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

What is the hardiness zone of Bambusa mollis?

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

What is the light requirement of Bambusa mollis?

Bambusa mollis 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

Liang Chi Chia (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Chia' in the authors string.
Hok Lam Fung: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.L.Fung' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:897031-1: 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].