Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
unifolia
ID:
859968

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.P.Yi) T.H.Wen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bamboos World Gen. Chimonobambusa : 46 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859303

Common Names

  • Chimonobambusa unifolia
  • Unifolia Bamboo
  • One Leaf Bamboo

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Description

Chimonobambusa unifolia (also called Unifolia 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 yellow 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 unifolia 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 unifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed of this plant is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of this plant are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chimonobambusa unifolia is a clump-forming, evergreen, perennial bamboo. It can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed or from cuttings taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Chimonobambusa unifolia

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

Chimonobambusa unifolia FAQ

What is the growth rate of Chimonobambusa unifolia?

Chimonobambusa unifolia has a slow to medium growth rate.

What is the ideal temperature for Chimonobambusa unifolia?

Chimonobambusa unifolia prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the ideal soil type for Chimonobambusa unifolia?

Chimonobambusa unifolia prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

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.
Tai Hui Wen (b.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.H.Wen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:948014-1: 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].