Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
mindorensis
ID:
1244377

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gamble

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001243715

Common Names

  • Cephalostachyum Mindorensis
  • Mindorensis Cephalostachyum
  • Mindoro Cephalostachyum

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Description

Cephalostachyum mindorensis (also called Mindoro Cephalostachyum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cephalostachyum mindorensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cephalostachyum mindorensis has yellow flowers with five petals and a calyx of five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalostachyum mindorensis is a bamboo that grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist potting mix.

Where to Find Cephalostachyum mindorensis

Cephalostachyum mindorensis can be found in parts of China, Japan, and Korea.

Cephalostachyum mindorensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalostachyum mindorensis?

Cephalostachyum mindorensis

What is the common name of Cephalostachyum mindorensis?

Mindoro bamboo

What type of plant is Cephalostachyum mindorensis?

Bamboo

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50125525: Based on the initial data import
James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.