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-0000859246
Common Names
- Chimonobambusa hejiangensis
- Hejiangensis Chimonobambusa
- Chimonobambusa
Description
Chimonobambusa hejiangensis (also called Hejiang bamboo, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to East Asia. It grows in moist areas, such as meadows, stream banks, and wet pastures. It has long, narrow leaves and grows to a height of up to 3m.
Uses & Benefits
Chimonobambusa hejiangensis is a species of bamboo that is popularly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. The plant is also used for its edible shoots and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chimonobambusa hejiangensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chimonobambusa hejiangensis 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 hejiangensis
Chimonobambusa hejiangensis is native to China and can be found in moist forests and thickets.
Chimonobambusa hejiangensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chimonobambusa hejiangensis?
Chimonobambusa hejiangensis
What is the common name of Chimonobambusa hejiangensis?
Hejiang bamboo
What is the natural habitat of Chimonobambusa hejiangensis?
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:897360-1: 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].