Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oldhamii
ID:
854032

Status:
valid

Authors:
Munro

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 26: 109 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853367

Common Names

  • Bambusa oldhamii
  • Oldhamii Bamboo
  • Oldham's Bamboo

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Description

Bambusa oldhamii (also called 'Oldham's Bamboo' and 'Oldham's Clumping Bamboo', among many other common names) is a tropical clumping bamboo native to Southeast Asia. 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 oldhamii is used for its strong and flexible stems, which are used to make furniture, baskets, and other household items. It is also used for landscaping and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bambusa oldhamii 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 oldhamii is a fast-growing, clumping bamboo that can reach heights of up to 20 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the clumps. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or fall and replanted in the same soil conditions as the parent plant.

Where to Find Bambusa oldhamii

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

Bambusa oldhamii FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Bambusa oldhamii?

Bambusa oldhamii prefers temperatures between 18-25°C (64-77°F)

What is the ideal soil type for Bambusa oldhamii?

Bambusa oldhamii prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0-6.5.

How much sunlight does Bambusa oldhamii need?

Bambusa oldhamii prefers partial shade to full sun.

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:392445-1: 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].