Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
callosa
ID:
859900

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Munro) Nakai

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 6: 151 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859235

Common Names

  • Chimonobambusa callosa
  • Callosa Chimonobambusa
  • Chimonobambusa

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Description

Chimonobambusa callosa (also called Callous 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 callosa 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 callosa has small yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chimonobambusa callosa is a clump-forming, evergreen bamboo. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Chimonobambusa callosa

Chimonobambusa callosa is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.

Chimonobambusa callosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chimonobambusa callosa?

Chimonobambusa callosa

What is the common name of Chimonobambusa callosa?

Callous bamboo

What is the natural habitat of Chimonobambusa callosa?

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

Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395716-1: 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].