Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
khoonmengii
ID:
909263

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sungkaew, Teerawat. & Hodk.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 35: 99 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908598

Common Names

  • Dendrocalamus khoonmengii
  • Khoonmengii Dendrocalamus
  • Dendrocalamus Khoonmengii

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Description

Dendrocalamus khoonmengii (also called Khoon Meng's Bamboo, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrocalamus khoonmengii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrocalamus khoonmengii has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrocalamus khoonmengii is a bamboo that can be propagated from cuttings or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning should be done to encourage branching and to keep the plant in shape.

Where to Find Dendrocalamus khoonmengii

Dendrocalamus khoonmengii is found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

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

Trevor R. Hodkinson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hodk.' in the authors string.
Sarawood Sungkaew: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sungkaew' in the authors string.
Atchara Teerawatananon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Teerawat.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77087809-1: 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].