Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
859947

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hsueh f. & T.P.Yi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
J. Yunnan Forest. Coll. 1982(1): 36 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859282

Common Names

  • Chimonobambusa purpurea
  • Purpurea Bamboo
  • Purple Bamboo

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Description

Chimonobambusa purpurea (also called Purpurea Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to China. It is a clumping bamboo with culms that grow to a height of about 4 m. The culms are green with purple stripes and have a diameter of about 2 cm. It is found in moist and shady habitats in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou.

Uses & Benefits

Chimonobambusa purpurea is a popular ornamental plant and is often used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chimonobambusa purpurea 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chimonobambusa purpurea is a clump-forming, evergreen bamboo with arching, bright green culms. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring.

Where to Find Chimonobambusa purpurea

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

Chimonobambusa purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chimonobambusa purpurea?

Chimonobambusa purpurea

What is the common name of Chimonobambusa purpurea?

Purple Bamboo

What is the natural habitat of Chimonobambusa purpurea?

It is native to China, where it grows in moist forests and along streams.

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

Tong Pei Yi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.P.Yi' in the authors string.
Jia Rong Xue: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hsueh f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:957791-1: 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].