Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.Ren, Yun Li & G.D.Dang
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Novon 13: 473 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853581
Common Names
- Aristata Bamboo
- Aristata
- Bashania Aristata
Description
Bashania aristata (also called Aristate Bashania, among many other common names) is a tropical and subtropical evergreen bamboo species native to India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It is a clumping bamboo, growing up to 10 m tall with culms up to 5 cm in diameter. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, moist deciduous forests, and wet mountain valleys.
Uses & Benefits
Bashania aristata is used for making furniture, paper, and musical instruments. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bashania aristata has small, yellow 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bashania aristata is a species of fern native to China. It can be propagated through spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.
Where to Find Bashania aristata
Bashania aristata is native to East Asia, including parts of China, Japan, and Korea.
Bashania aristata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bashania aristata?
Bashania aristata
What is the common name of Bashania aristata?
Aristate Bashania
Where is Bashania aristata native to?
China
Species in the Bashania genus
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
Yi Ren (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Ren' in the authors string.
Yun Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yun Li' in the authors string.
Gao-di Dang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.D.Dang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:50426489-2: 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].