Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pallens
ID:
859991

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hsueh f. & T.P.Yi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 1: 78 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859326

Common Names

  • Chimonocalamus pallens
  • Pallens Bamboo
  • Pale Bamboo

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Description

Chimonocalamus pallens (also called Pale 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 8 m and a maximum diameter of 5 cm. It grows in moist, shady areas in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chimonocalamus pallens 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 pallens

Chimonocalamus pallens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Chimonocalamus pallens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chimonocalamus pallens?

Chimonocalamus pallens

What is the common name of Chimonocalamus pallens?

Pale Bamboo

What is the natural habitat of Chimonocalamus pallens?

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

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:395740-1: 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].