Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nepalensis
ID:
854021

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapleton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 51: 15 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853356

Common Names

  • Bambusa nepalensis
  • Nepalensis Bamboo
  • Nepal Bamboo

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Description

Bambusa nepalensis (also called 'Nepalese Bamboo' and 'Nepalese Timber Bamboo', among many other common names) is a tropical clumping bamboo native to the Himalayas. It grows up to 15 meters tall, with culms up to 8 cm in diameter. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Bambusa nepalensis 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 nepalensis 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 nepalensis 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 nepalensis

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

Bambusa nepalensis FAQ

What is the growth rate of Bambusa nepalensis?

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

What is the hardiness zone of Bambusa nepalensis?

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

What is the light requirement of Bambusa nepalensis?

Bambusa nepalensis 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

Christopher Mark Adrian Stapleton (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapleton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:977309-1: 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].