Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mutabilis
ID:
854005

Status:
valid

Authors:
McClure

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Lingnan Univ. Sci. Bull. 9: 12 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853340

Common Names

  • Bambusa mutabilis
  • Mutabilis Bamboo
  • Changeable Bamboo

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Description

Bambusa mutabilis (also called 'Changeable 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 mutabilis is often used as an ornamental plant and is popular for its ability to form a dense hedge. It is also used for making furniture, paper, and other products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bambusa mutabilis has small, yellowish-white flowers that are borne in short, dense spikes. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are light green and have a tuft of white hairs at the tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bambusa mutabilis 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 mutabilis

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

Bambusa mutabilis FAQ

What is the growth rate of Bambusa mutabilis?

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

What is the hardiness zone of Bambusa mutabilis?

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

What is the light requirement of Bambusa mutabilis?

Bambusa mutabilis 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

Floyd Alonzo McClure (1897-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McClure' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:392434-1: 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].