Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuspidata
ID:
870129

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Keng) Z.P.Wang & G.H.Ye

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
J. Nanjing Univ., Nat. Sci. Ed. 1981(1): 95 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869464

Common Names

  • Fargesia cuspidata
  • Chinese Fountain Bamboo
  • Umbrella Bamboo

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Description

Fargesia cuspidata (also called Chinese Fountain Bamboo, among many other common names) is a clumping bamboo species native to China, Vietnam, and Laos. It is a medium-sized species with a height of 4-6m and a culm diameter of 1.5-2.5cm. It is found in open woodlands, hillsides, and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Fargesia cuspidata is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It is a fast-growing, clumping bamboo with attractive foliage and a graceful habit. It is also used in erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, yellowish-white flowers. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings are green with white stripes.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fargesia cuspidata is an evergreen bamboo with arching stems and long, thin leaves. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Cultivation requires well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is hardy to about -15°C.

Where to Find Fargesia cuspidata

Fargesia cuspidata can be found in the Himalayas, in China, and in the mountains of northern Myanmar.

Species in the Fargesia genus

Fargesia brevipes, Fargesia brevissima, Fargesia caduca, Fargesia canaliculata, Fargesia circinata, Fargesia concinna, Fargesia conferta, Fargesia cuspidata, Fargesia decurvata, Fargesia denudata, Fargesia dracocephala, Fargesia dulcicula, Fargesia exposita, Fargesia funiushanensis, Fargesia gongshanensis, Fargesia hackelii, Fargesia hainanensis, Fargesia jiulongensis, Fargesia lincangensis, Fargesia longiuscula, Fargesia mali, Fargesia melanostachys, Fargesia murielae, Fargesia nitida, Fargesia obliqua, Fargesia orbiculata, Fargesia pauciflora, Fargesia plurisetosa, Fargesia porphyrea, Fargesia qinlingensis, Fargesia robusta, Fargesia rufa, Fargesia scabrida, Fargesia semicoriacea, Fargesia spathacea, Fargesia stenoclada, Fargesia tenuilignea, Fargesia ungulata, Fargesia vicina, Fargesia wuliangshanensis, Fargesia yuanjiangensis, Fargesia yunnanensis, Fargesia daminiu, Fargesia apicirubens, Fargesia pauciflora, Fargesia microauriculata, Fargesia sapaensis, Fargesia weiningensis, Fargesia purpurea, Fargesia alatovaginata,

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

Yi Li Keng (1898-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keng' in the authors string.
Zheng Ping Wang (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.P.Wang' in the authors string.
Guang Han Ye (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.H.Ye' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:961852-1: 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].