Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
velutinus
ID:
1322079

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.H.Xia, V.T.Nguyen & V.D.Vu

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Candollea 67: 256 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334533

Common Names

  • Dendrocalamus Velutinus
  • Velutinus Dendrocalamus
  • Dendrocalamus

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Description

Dendrocalamus velutinus (also called 'Velvet Bamboo', among many other common names) is a perennial woody plant native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin stems with a velvety texture and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrocalamus velutinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrocalamus velutinus is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrocalamus velutinus is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to India. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a warm, humid environment. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Dendrocalamus velutinus prefers warm temperatures and moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Dendrocalamus velutinus

Dendrocalamus velutinus is found in the tropical forests of Thailand.

Dendrocalamus velutinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrocalamus velutinus?

Dendrocalamus velutinus

Where is Dendrocalamus velutinus found?

Dendrocalamus velutinus is found in India, Nepal, and China.

What are the common names of Dendrocalamus velutinus?

Common names of Dendrocalamus velutinus include velvet bamboo and velvet-stemmed bamboo.

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.
Van Tho Nguyen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.T.Nguyen' in the authors string.
Van Dung Vu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.D.Vu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77124013-1: 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].