Status:
valid
Authors:
M.S.Sun, D.Z.Li & H.Q.Yang
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 53: 281 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347580
Common Names
- Fargesia microauriculata
- Microauriculata Fargesia
- Microauriculata Bamboo
Description
Fargesia microauriculata (also called Microauriculata, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist montane forests and grasslands at elevations of 2,000-3,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Fargesia microauriculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fargesia microauriculata has white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fargesia microauriculata is a bamboo that can be propagated from cuttings. To cultivate, plant in well-draining soil in a sunny spot. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering during the winter months. Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Fargesia microauriculata
Fargesia microauriculata is native to the Malaysian Peninsula and is found in the states of Perak, Pahang, and Selangor.
Fargesia microauriculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fargesia microauriculata?
Fargesia microauriculata
What is the common name of Fargesia microauriculata?
Dwarf fountain bamboo
What is the natural habitat of Fargesia microauriculata?
Mountain forests
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
De Zhu Li (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Z.Li' in the authors string.
Han Qi Yang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Q.Yang' in the authors string.
Mao Sheng Sun: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.S.Sun' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77159818-1: 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].