Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
manipureanus
ID:
918241

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.B.Naithani & N.S.Bisht

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Indian Forester 136: 262 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917576

Common Names

  • Dendrocalamus manipureanus
  • Manipur Dendrocalamus
  • Manipur Bamboo

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Description

Dendrocalamus manipureanus (also called 'Manipur Bamboo', among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to India and Myanmar. It is found growing in moist, tropical forests at elevations of 500-1500 m. This species has a clumping habit and long, narrow leaves. The flowers are small, white or pinkish, and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrocalamus manipureanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its wood, which is used to make furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrocalamus manipureanus has small, white flowers that bloom in the summertime. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrocalamus manipureanus is a slow-growing, clumping bamboo that can reach a height of about 15 feet. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the clumps.

Where to Find Dendrocalamus manipureanus

Dendrocalamus manipureanus is native to Manipur, India.

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

H.B. Naithani (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.B.Naithani' in the authors string.
N.S. Bisht: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.S.Bisht' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77104770-1: 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].