Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
asper
ID:
862966

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schult. & Schult.f.) Backer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Nutt. Pl. Ned.-Ind. , ed. 2, 1: 301 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862301

Common Names

  • Dendrocalamus asper
  • Rough Bamboo
  • Rough Calamopsis

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Description

Dendrocalamus asper (also called Giant Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to Southeast Asia. It is a large, evergreen, perennial grass that can reach heights of up to 20 meters. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, in lowland and montane forests, and in areas of high rainfall.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrocalamus asper is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrocalamus asper is small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrocalamus asper can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps can be divided and replanted in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Dendrocalamus asper

Dendrocalamus asper can be found in the tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests of South and Southeast Asia.

Dendrocalamus asper FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrocalamus asper?

Dendrocalamus asper

What is the growth rate of Dendrocalamus asper?

Dendrocalamus asper has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the ideal climate for Dendrocalamus asper?

Dendrocalamus asper prefers a warm, humid climate.

Species in the Dendrocalamus genus

Dendrocalamus asper, Dendrocalamus bambusoides, Dendrocalamus barbatus, Dendrocalamus bengkalisensis, Dendrocalamus birmanicus, Dendrocalamus brandisii, Dendrocalamus buar, Dendrocalamus calostachyus, Dendrocalamus cinctus, Dendrocalamus collettianus, Dendrocalamus detinens, Dendrocalamus dumosus, Dendrocalamus elegans, Dendrocalamus farinosus, Dendrocalamus fugongensis, Dendrocalamus giganteus, Dendrocalamus hait, Dendrocalamus hamiltonii, Dendrocalamus hirtellus, Dendrocalamus hookeri, Dendrocalamus jianshuiensis, Dendrocalamus latiflorus, Dendrocalamus liboensis, Dendrocalamus longispathus, Dendrocalamus macroculmis, Dendrocalamus membranaceus, Dendrocalamus merrilliana, Dendrocalamus messeri, Dendrocalamus minor, Dendrocalamus nudus, Dendrocalamus pachystachyus, Dendrocalamus parishii, Dendrocalamus peculiaris, Dendrocalamus pendulus, Dendrocalamus poilanei, Dendrocalamus pulverulentus, Dendrocalamus sahnii, Dendrocalamus sericeus, Dendrocalamus sikkimensis, Dendrocalamus sinicus, Dendrocalamus sinuatus, Dendrocalamus somdevae, Dendrocalamus strictus, Dendrocalamus tibeticus, Dendrocalamus tomentosus, Dendrocalamus tsiangii, Dendrocalamus wabo, Dendrocalamus yunnanicus, Dendrocalamus khoonmengii, Dendrocalamus suberosus,

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

Cornelis Andries Backer (1874-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backer' in the authors string.
Karel Heyne (1877-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Heyne' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397862-1: 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].