Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polymorpha
ID:
854066

Status:
valid

Authors:
Munro

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 26: 98 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853401

Common Names

  • Bambusa Polymorpha
  • Polymorpha Bamboo
  • Bamboo Polymorpha

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Description

Bambusa polymorpha (also called 'Polymorphic Bamboo' and 'Polymorphic Clumping Bamboo', among many other common names) is a tropical clumping bamboo native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to 10 meters tall, with culms up to 5 cm in diameter. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Bambusa polymorpha 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 polymorpha has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a panicle. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bambusa polymorpha is a tropical clumping bamboo that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is a fast-growing species and can reach heights of up to 10 meters. It is best propagated by division or by cuttings. Division is the easiest and most successful method of propagation. Cuttings should be taken from the lower portion of the culm and planted in a well-draining soil mix. It is important to keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Bambusa polymorpha

Bambusa polymorpha is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Bambusa polymorpha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bambusa polymorpha?

Bambusa polymorpha

What is the common name of Bambusa polymorpha?

Many-shaped bamboo

What is the native range of Bambusa polymorpha?

Southern China, Taiwan, and Vietnam

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:392467-1: 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].