Status:
valid
Authors:
(T.P.Yi) Stapleton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 53: 456 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853739
Common Names
- Borinda hsuehiana
- Hsuehiana Borinda
- Borinda Hsuehiana
Description
Borinda hsuehiana (also called Chinese Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to China. It is a clumping bamboo with a maximum height of 8 m and a maximum diameter of 4 cm. It prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Borinda hsuehiana is an ornamental plant that is used in landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Borinda hsuehiana has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a white stem and green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Borinda hsuehiana is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Borinda hsuehiana
Borinda hsuehiana can be found in the Himalayas, China, and Southeast Asia.
Borinda hsuehiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Borinda hsuehiana?
Borinda hsuehiana
What type of soil does Borinda hsuehiana prefer?
Borinda hsuehiana prefers moist, well-drained soil.
What is the optimal temperature for Borinda hsuehiana?
Borinda hsuehiana prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
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
Tong Pei Yi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.P.Yi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1001999-1: 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].