Status:
valid
Authors:
Hsueh f. & T.P.Yi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 1: 79 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859325
Common Names
- Chimonocalamus montanus
- Montanus Bamboo
- Mountain Bamboo
Description
Chimonocalamus montanus (also called Mountain Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to China and Vietnam. It has a clumping habit, with a maximum height of 10 m and a maximum diameter of 6 cm. It grows in moist, shady areas in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Chimonocalamus montanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chimonocalamus montanus 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chimonocalamus montanus 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 montanus
Chimonocalamus montanus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.
Chimonocalamus montanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chimonocalamus montanus?
Chimonocalamus montanus
What is the common name of Chimonocalamus montanus?
Mountain Bamboo
What is the natural habitat of Chimonocalamus montanus?
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
Tong Pei Yi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.P.Yi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395739-1: 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].