Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hitchc.) Henrard
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Blumea 4: 520 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853749
Common Names
- Bothriochloa alta
- Alta Bothriochloa
- Bothriochloa Alta
Description
Bothriochloa alta (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
Bothriochloa alta is used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases, digestive problems, and respiratory issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant for landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bothriochloa alta has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a white stem and green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bothriochloa alta 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 Bothriochloa alta
Bothriochloa alta can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Oceania.
Bothriochloa alta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bothriochloa alta?
Bothriochloa alta
What is the family of Bothriochloa alta?
Poaceae
Where is Bothriochloa alta found?
It is found in India.
Species in the Bothriochloa genus
Bothriochloa alta,
Bothriochloa barbinodis,
Bothriochloa biloba,
Bothriochloa bladhii,
Bothriochloa bunyensis,
Bothriochloa campii,
Bothriochloa compressa,
Bothriochloa decipiens,
Bothriochloa edwardsiana,
Bothriochloa erianthoides,
Bothriochloa eurylemma,
Bothriochloa ewartiana,
Bothriochloa exaristata,
Bothriochloa glabra,
Bothriochloa grahamii,
Bothriochloa hirtifolia,
Bothriochloa hybrida,
Bothriochloa imperatoides,
Bothriochloa insculpta,
Bothriochloa ischaemum,
Bothriochloa kuntzeana,
Bothriochloa laguroides,
Bothriochloa longifolia,
Bothriochloa longipaniculata,
Bothriochloa macra,
Bothriochloa meridionalis,
Bothriochloa modesta,
Bothriochloa pertusa,
Bothriochloa pseudischaemum,
Bothriochloa radicans,
Bothriochloa saccharoides,
Bothriochloa springfieldii,
Bothriochloa velutina,
Bothriochloa woodrovii,
Bothriochloa wrightii,
Bothriochloa torreyana,
Bothriochloa catharinensis,
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:35183-2: 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].