Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
griffithianus
ID:
859982

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Munro) Hsueh f. & T.P.Yi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 1: 83 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859317

Common Names

  • Chimonocalamus griffithianus
  • Griffithianus Bamboo
  • Griffith's Bamboo

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Description

Chimonocalamus griffithianus (also called Griffith's Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to the Himalayas. It has a clumping growth habit and grows to a height of 2-3 meters. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Chimonocalamus griffithianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chimonocalamus griffithianus is a small, yellowish-green flower with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are thin, green shoots.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chimonocalamus griffithianus 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 Chimonocalamus griffithianus

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

Chimonocalamus griffithianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chimonocalamus griffithianus?

Chimonocalamus griffithianus

What is the common name of Chimonocalamus griffithianus?

Griffith's Bamboo

What is the natural habitat of Chimonocalamus griffithianus?

Forests and grasslands of India, Nepal, and Bhutan

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

William Munro (1818-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munro' in the authors string.
Xue Jiru (1921-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hsueh' in the authors string.
Tong Pei Yi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.P.Yi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395736-1: 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].