Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
bambusoides
ID:
862968

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hsueh & D.Z.Li

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
J. Bamboo Res. 6(2): 16 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862303

Common Names

  • Dendrocalamus bambusoides
  • Bambusoides Bamboo
  • Bambusoides Calamopsis

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Description

Dendrocalamus bambusoides (also called Bambusa 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 bambusoides 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 bambusoides is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrocalamus bambusoides 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 bambusoides

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

Dendrocalamus bambusoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrocalamus bambusoides?

Dendrocalamus bambusoides

What is the growth rate of Dendrocalamus bambusoides?

Dendrocalamus bambusoides has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the ideal climate for Dendrocalamus bambusoides?

Dendrocalamus bambusoides 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

De Zhu Li (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Z.Li' in the authors string.
Jia Rong Xue: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hsueh f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:931829-1: 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].