Chimonocalamus lushaiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lushaiensis
ID:
859988
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ohrnb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Bamboos World Intro. 3: 14 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859323
Common Names
- Chimonocalamus lushaiensis
- Lushaiensis Bamboo
- Lushai's Bamboo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chimonocalamus lushaiensis (also called Lushai 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
Chimonocalamus lushaiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chimonocalamus lushaiensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chimonocalamus lushaiensis is a clumping bamboo that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can survive temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is a fast-growing species and can reach heights of up to 4m (13ft) in a single season.
Where to Find Chimonocalamus lushaiensis
Chimonocalamus lushaiensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guangxi.
Chimonocalamus lushaiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chimonocalamus lushaiensis?
Chimonocalamus lushaiensis
What is the common name of Chimonocalamus lushaiensis?
Lushai Bamboo
What is the natural habitat of Chimonocalamus lushaiensis?
Forests and grasslands of India, Nepal, and Bhutan
Species in the Chimonocalamus genus
Chimonocalamus burmaensis, Chimonocalamus delicatus, Chimonocalamus dumosus, Chimonocalamus fimbriatus, Chimonocalamus gallatlyi, Chimonocalamus griffithianus, Chimonocalamus longiligulatus, Chimonocalamus longiusculus, Chimonocalamus lushaiensis, Chimonocalamus makuanensis, Chimonocalamus montanus, Chimonocalamus pallens, Chimonocalamus cibarius, Chimonocalamus baviensis, Chimonocalamus peregrinus, Chimonocalamus elegans, Chimonocalamus auriculatus, Chimonocalamus nagalandianus, Chimonocalamus bidoupensis,
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
Dieter Ohrnberger: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohrnb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:999640-1: 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].