Status:
valid
Authors:
L.C.Chia & H.L.Fung
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 19: 373 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853422
Common Names
- Bambusa Ramispinosa
- Ramispinosa Bamboo
- Bamboo Ramispinosa
Description
Bambusa ramispinosa (also called 'Ramispinosa bamboo', among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to India. It is a clumping bamboo, growing up to 8 m tall. It has thin, yellow-green culms with a diameter of 5-7 cm. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bambusa ramispinosa is often used as an ornamental plant, and its shoots are edible. It is also used for making furniture, paper, and other products. The plant is also known for its air-purifying properties, and is often used in urban landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bambusa ramispinosa has small, white flowers that are bell-shaped. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bambusa ramispinosa is a tropical clumping bamboo that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is a slow-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 ramispinosa
Bambusa ramispinosa is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Bambusa ramispinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bambusa ramispinosa?
Bambusa ramispinosa
What is the common name of Bambusa ramispinosa?
Ramispinosa bamboo
What is the native range of Bambusa ramispinosa?
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
Hok Lam Fung: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.L.Fung' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:897033-1: 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].