Status:
valid
Authors:
Munro
Source:
wcs
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 26: 139 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858779
Common Names
- Pale Cephalostachyum
- Pale Bamboo
- Pale Rattan
Description
Cephalostachyum pallidum (also called Pale sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Africa, Asia, and Australia. It typically grows in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and along the banks of streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Cephalostachyum pallidum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cephalostachyum pallidum has small, yellow flowers with an ovate-lanceolate shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cephalostachyum pallidum is a tropical bamboo species that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing to ensure successful cultivation.
Where to Find Cephalostachyum pallidum
Cephalostachyum pallidum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Indonesia.
Cephalostachyum pallidum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cephalostachyum pallidum?
Cephalostachyum pallidum
What is the natural habitat of Cephalostachyum pallidum?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
What are the common uses of Cephalostachyum pallidum?
Used for making furniture, flooring, and other decorative items
Species in the Cephalostachyum genus
Cephalostachyum burmanicum,
Cephalostachyum capitatum,
Cephalostachyum flavescens,
Cephalostachyum langbianense,
Cephalostachyum latifolium,
Cephalostachyum mannii,
Cephalostachyum mindorense,
Cephalostachyum pallidum,
Cephalostachyum scandens,
Cephalostachyum chinense,
Cephalostachyum sanguineum,
Cephalostachyum pingbianense,
Cephalostachyum mindorensis,
Cephalostachyum mishimianum,
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:395377-1: 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].