Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
menghanensis
ID:
1342091

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Y.Wang & D.Z.Li

Source:
ipni

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 130: 145 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001354545

Common Names

  • Dendrocalamus menghanensis
  • Menghan Dendrocalamus
  • Menghan Dendrocalamus Plant

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Description

Dendrocalamus menghanensis (also called Menghan Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo in the Poaceae family. It is a large plant, reaching a height of up to 10 m. It is found in the tropical regions of China, growing in moist forests and shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrocalamus menghanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrocalamus menghanensis has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrocalamus menghanensis is a perennial grass that is native to China. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. Division can be done in spring or fall. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Dendrocalamus menghanensis

Dendrocalamus menghanensis can be found in the mountains of southwestern China.

Dendrocalamus menghanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrocalamus menghanensis?

Dendrocalamus menghanensis

What is the common name of Dendrocalamus menghanensis?

Menghan Bamboo

What is the natural habitat of Dendrocalamus menghanensis?

Tropical forests

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.
Ping Yuan Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Y.Wang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60479347-2: 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].