Status:
valid
Authors:
N.H.Xia, V.T.Nguyen & V.L.Le
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Blumea 57: 259 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335580
Common Names
- Tay Bac Bamboo
- Vietnamese Bamboo
- Tay Bac Giant Bamboo
Description
Dendrocalamus taybacensis (also called Tay Bac bamboo, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It has delicate, finely divided foliage and small, nodding yellow flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and is often found in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrocalamus taybacensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendrocalamus taybacensis is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are short, with narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrocalamus taybacensis is a grass that is best propagated by seed. To propagate, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep in a warm, bright location. Water sparingly and keep the soil moist.
Where to Find Dendrocalamus taybacensis
Dendrocalamus taybacensis is native to Vietnam and can be found in moist, shady forests.
Dendrocalamus taybacensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrocalamus taybacensis?
Dendrocalamus taybacensis
What is the family of Dendrocalamus taybacensis?
Poaceae
What is the native range of Dendrocalamus taybacensis?
Vietnam
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:77127661-1: 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].