Fargesia purpurea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Z.Li & X.Y.Ye
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 170: 29 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022571
Common Names
- Fargesia purpurea
- Purpurea Fargesia
- Purpurea's Fargesia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fargesia purpurea (also called Purple Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to China and Vietnam. It is an evergreen perennial that grows in moist forests and along streams. It has a clumping growth habit and is characterized by its long, narrow leaves and its tall, arching stems.
Uses & Benefits
Fargesia purpurea has been used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fargesia purpurea has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fargesia purpurea is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 3 feet. It is native to China and is found in temperate regions. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division, which should be done in spring or summer. The divisions should be kept moist and in a cool, shady location.
Where to Find Fargesia purpurea
Fargesia purpurea can be found in China, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Fargesia purpurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fargesia purpurea?
Fargesia purpurea
What is the common name of Fargesia purpurea?
Purple Bamboo
What is the natural habitat of Fargesia purpurea?
Temperate 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77213335-1: 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].