Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
tibeticus
ID:
863060

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hsueh f. & T.P.Yi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
J. Bamboo Res. 2(1): 31 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862395

Common Names

  • Tibetan Bamboo
  • Chinese Bamboo
  • Giant Bamboo

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Description

Dendrocalamus tibeticus (also called Tibetan Bamboo, among many other common names) is a medium-sized, evergreen, perennial grass native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to 15 meters tall and has long, woody culms with a diameter of up to 8 cm. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open areas with sandy or clay soils.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrocalamus tibeticus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrocalamus tibeticus has small, yellowish-white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, brown and oblong. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrocalamus tibeticus can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, fertile soil mix in a sunny location. The seedlings should be kept moist and fertilized regularly. Division of the rhizomes is done in the spring or fall. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud and replanted in a well-drained, fertile soil mix in a sunny location.

Where to Find Dendrocalamus tibeticus

Dendrocalamus tibeticus is native to the Himalayas.

Dendrocalamus tibeticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrocalamus tibeticus?

Dendrocalamus tibeticus

What is the common name of Dendrocalamus tibeticus?

Tibetan bamboo

What is the native range of Dendrocalamus tibeticus?

China, Bhutan, India, and Nepal

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

Xue Jiru (1921-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hsueh' in the authors string.
Tong Pei Yi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.P.Yi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:901913-1: 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].