Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
triramus
ID:
912869

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.T.Lin & Z.M.Wu) N.H.Xia

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
J. Trop. Subtrop. Bot. 17: 352 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912204

Common Names

  • Dendrocalamus triramus
  • Triramus Dendrocalamus
  • Dendrocalamus Triramus

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Description

Dendrocalamus triramus (also called 'Tri-ramus Dendrocalamus', among many other common names) is an epiphytic palm native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrocalamus triramus is used as an ornamental plant and for its wood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Dendrocalamus triramus is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrocalamus triramus is a bamboo that grows up to 5 m tall. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Dendrocalamus triramus

Dendrocalamus triramus is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Dendrocalamus triramus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrocalamus triramus?

Dendrocalamus triramus

What is the common name of Dendrocalamus triramus?

Three-armed Bamboo

Where is Dendrocalamus triramus native to?

India

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

Nian He Xia (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Xia' in the authors string.
Wan Tao Lin (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Lin' in the authors string.
Zhi Min Wu (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.M.Wu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77102236-1: 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].