Borinda dura - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(T.P.Yi) Stapleton
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
J. Amer. Bamboo Soc. 31: 7 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025808
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Borinda dura (also called Hard Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to China. It is a clumping bamboo with an upright habit and thin, green culms. It is found in the Yunnan province of China in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Borinda dura is an ornamental plant that is used to add color and texture to gardens and landscapes. It is known for its large, bright green leaves and its showy pink flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Borinda dura is a small white or yellowish-white flower. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Borinda dura is a perennial evergreen plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in shallow water or in damp soils. It can tolerate some drought but will not survive in standing water. It should be planted in a sunny spot and will need to be watered regularly. Fertilize regularly to encourage growth and flowering.
Where to Find Borinda dura
Borinda dura is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Borinda dura FAQ
What is the scientific name of Borinda dura?
Borinda dura
What is the common name of Borinda dura?
Borinda dura
What is the natural habitat of Borinda dura?
Borinda dura is native to temperate and subtropical regions of China, Japan, and Korea.
Species in the Borinda genus
Borinda zayuensis, Borinda yulongshanensis, Borinda yajiangensis, Borinda xianggelilaensis, Borinda viridis, Borinda tengchongensis, Borinda sylvestris, Borinda acuticontracta, Borinda stricta, Borinda subflexuosa, Borinda erecta, Borinda solida, Borinda similaris, Borinda sagittatinea, Borinda praecipua, Borinda pleniculmis, Borinda nivalis, Borinda muliensis, Borinda mairei, Borinda ferax, Borinda emaculata, Borinda elegans, Borinda dura, Borinda declivis, Borinda communis, Borinda adpressa, Borinda hygrophila, Borinda altior, Borinda strigosa, Borinda nujiangensis, Borinda utilis, Borinda angustissima, Borinda contracta, Borinda albocerea, Borinda edulis, Borinda extensa, Borinda fansipanensis, Borinda farcta, Borinda frigidis, Borinda glabrifolia, Borinda grossa, Borinda hsuehiana, Borinda lushuiensis, Borinda macclureana, Borinda papyrifera, Borinda perlonga,
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:77218090-1: 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].