Status:
valid
Authors:
C.D.Chu & C.S.Chao
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
J. Nanjing Technol. Coll. Forest Prod. 1981(3): 36 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859230
Common Names
- Chimonobambusa angustifolia
- Angustifolia Chimonobambusa
- Chimonobambusa
Description
Chimonobambusa angustifolia (also called Narrow-Leaved Bamboo, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to East Asia. It has a thick, woody stem with long, narrow leaves and can grow up to 10 feet tall. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be found in forests, gardens, and other areas with plenty of shade.
Uses & Benefits
Chimonobambusa angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The plant is drought tolerant and can be used to create a natural looking hedge.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chimonobambusa angustifolia flowers are small, yellow-green in color and have four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chimonobambusa angustifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. When grown in containers, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Chimonobambusa angustifolia
Chimonobambusa angustifolia is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.
Chimonobambusa angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chimonobambusa angustifolia?
Chimonobambusa angustifolia
What is the common name of Chimonobambusa angustifolia?
Narrow-leaved bamboo
What is the natural habitat of Chimonobambusa angustifolia?
Forests and woodlands
Species in the Chimonobambusa genus
Chimonobambusa angustifolia,
Chimonobambusa armata,
Chimonobambusa brevinoda,
Chimonobambusa callosa,
Chimonobambusa communis,
Chimonobambusa convoluta,
Chimonobambusa damingshanensis,
Chimonobambusa fansipanensis,
Chimonobambusa grandifolia,
Chimonobambusa hejiangensis,
Chimonobambusa hirtinoda,
Chimonobambusa hsuehiana,
Chimonobambusa lactistriata,
Chimonobambusa leishanensis,
Chimonobambusa luzhiensis,
Chimonobambusa macrophylla,
Chimonobambusa marmorea,
Chimonobambusa metuoensis,
Chimonobambusa microfloscula,
Chimonobambusa montigena,
Chimonobambusa ningnanica,
Chimonobambusa opienensis,
Chimonobambusa pachystachys,
Chimonobambusa paucispinosa,
Chimonobambusa puberula,
Chimonobambusa pubescens,
Chimonobambusa purpurea,
Chimonobambusa quadrangularis,
Chimonobambusa rigidula,
Chimonobambusa sichuanensis,
Chimonobambusa szechuanensis,
Chimonobambusa tianquanensis,
Chimonobambusa tuberculata,
Chimonobambusa tumidissinoda,
Chimonobambusa unifolia,
Chimonobambusa utilis,
Chimonobambusa verruculosa,
Chimonobambusa gracilis,
Chimonobambusa jainii,
Chimonobambusa puberula,
Chimonobambusa arunachalensis,
Chimonobambusa sangzhiensis,
Chimonobambusa communis,
Chimonobambusa multigemmia,
Chimonobambusa zhizhuzhu,
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:897359-1: 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].