Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hackelii
ID:
870162

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ohrnb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Bamboos World Intro. 2: 10 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869497

Common Names

  • Fargesia hackelii
  • Chinese Fountain Bamboo
  • Umbrella Bamboo

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Description

Fargesia hackelii (also called Hackel's Bamboo, among many other common names) is a clumping bamboo species native to China. It has a maximum height of 15 feet and a maximum diameter of 1 inch. It is found in moist forests, valleys, and hillsides at elevations of up to 8,000 feet.

Uses & Benefits

Fargesia hackelii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flower spikes. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, creamy-white flowers with a yellowish center. Seed: Small, black seeds with a white coating. Seedlings: Small, green leaves with a white coating.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fargesia hackelii is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is tolerant of drought and frost and can be grown in a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Fargesia hackelii

Fargesia hackelii is native to the Yunnan province of China.

Fargesia hackelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fargesia hackelii?

Fargesia hackelii

What is the common name of Fargesia hackelii?

Hackelii Bamboo

What is the growth rate of Fargesia hackelii?

Moderate

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

Dieter Ohrnberger: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohrnb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:989145-1: 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].