Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
minor
ID:
863023

Status:
valid

Authors:
(McClure) L.C.Chia & H.L.Fung

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18: 215 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862358

Common Names

  • Dendrocalamus minor
  • Bamboo Minor
  • Bamboo Giant

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Description

Dendrocalamus minor (also called Small Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen, clumping bamboo with a thin culm wall. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in lowland areas. It is found in open forests, along roadsides, and in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrocalamus minor is used for making paper and pulp, as well as for weaving mats and baskets. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil conservation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrocalamus minor is a small, yellowish-white flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and slender with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrocalamus minor is a clumping bamboo that can be propagated through division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11.

Where to Find Dendrocalamus minor

Dendrocalamus minor is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the countries of Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.

Dendrocalamus minor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrocalamus minor?

Dendrocalamus minor

What is the growth rate of Dendrocalamus minor?

Dendrocalamus minor has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the ideal climate for Dendrocalamus minor?

Dendrocalamus minor 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

Liang Chi Chia (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Chia' in the authors string.
Floyd Alonzo McClure (1897-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McClure' in the authors string.
Hok Lam Fung: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.L.Fung' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397899-1: 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].