Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subtruncata
ID:
854148

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.C.Chia & H.L.Fung

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 19: 378 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853483

Common Names

  • Subtruncata Bamboo
  • Subtruncata
  • Bambusa Subtruncata

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Description

Bambusa subtruncata (also called Subtruncate Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to China. It is a clumping bamboo, growing to a height of 8 m (26 ft) with culms up to 4 cm (1.6 in) in diameter. It prefers moist soils in full sun or partial shade and is hardy to USDA Zone 8.

Uses & Benefits

Bambusa subtruncata is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its strong, durable, and lightweight timber, which is used for construction, furniture, and crafts. It is also used as a windbreak and to provide shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bambusa subtruncata is a small white flower, with a yellow-green center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bambusa subtruncata is a fast-growing, clumping bamboo that can reach heights of up to 30 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through division or by planting cuttings. The plant can be propagated from seed, but it is a slow process and not recommended.

Where to Find Bambusa subtruncata

Bambusa subtruncata is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Bambusa subtruncata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bambusa subtruncata?

Bambusa subtruncata

What is the common name of Bambusa subtruncata?

Subtruncata bamboo

What is the native habitat of Bambusa subtruncata?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia

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

Liang Chi Chia (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Chia' in the authors string.
Hok Lam Fung: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.L.Fung' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:897035-1: 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].