Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
purpurovagian
ID:
1594267

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.A.Fu

Source:

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
J. Hainan Agric. Univ. 13(3): 24 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048101

Common Names

  • Bambusa purpurovagian
  • Purpurovagian Bamboo
  • Purpurovagian Timber Bamboo

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Description

Bambusa purpurovagian (also called Purple Bamboo, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows in clumps of woody stems. It can reach heights of up to 10 meters and has a rhizomatous root system. It is native to the tropical regions of Asia and is found in moist forests and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Bambusa purpurovagian is a type of bamboo commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control, as a windbreak, and for creating privacy screens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bambusa purpurovagian has small, white flowers that appear in the spring. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bambusa purpurovagian is a clumping bamboo species that can reach heights of up to 15 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by planting cuttings. It is also possible to propagate Bambusa purpurovagian from seed, although this is not common.

Where to Find Bambusa purpurovagian

Bambusa purpurovagian is native to China and is found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

Bambusa purpurovagian FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bambusa purpurovagian?

Bambusa purpurovagian

What is the growth rate of Bambusa purpurovagian?

Bambusa purpurovagian has a moderate growth rate.

What is the ideal climate for Bambusa purpurovagian?

Bambusa purpurovagian prefers a tropical climate.

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177138-1: 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].