Status:
valid
Authors:
N.H.Xia, V.T.Nguyen & V.L.Le
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 29: 221 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920407
Common Names
- Dendrocalamus parvigemma
- Parvigemma Dendrocalamus
- Parvigemma's Dendrocalamus
Description
Dendrocalamus parvigemma (also called Small-flowered Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo in the Poaceae family. It is native to South Asia and is found in humid forests. It has long, thin, green leaves and produces a tall, erect, branched inflorescence with small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrocalamus parvigemma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendrocalamus parvigemma is small and yellow, with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrocalamus parvigemma is a fast-growing, tropical bamboo species native to India. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by dividing the rhizomes or by cuttings. It is also possible to propagate from seed, although this is a more difficult process.
Where to Find Dendrocalamus parvigemma
Dendrocalamus parvigemma is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
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
Viet Lam Le: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.L.Le' in the authors string.
Van Tho Nguyen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.T.Nguyen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77111635-1: 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].