Status:
valid
Authors:
H.N.Nguyen & V.T.Tran
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 49: 206 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335266
Common Names
- Ferrocalamus fibrillosus
- Fibrillose Ferrocalamus
- Fibrillose Bamboo
Description
Ferrocalamus fibrillosus (also called Fibrillose Ferrocalamus, among many other common names) is a tropical tree native to China. It has glossy, dark green leaves and bears white flowers. Ferrocalamus fibrillosus is found in tropical rainforests and moist woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ferrocalamus fibrillosus is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ferrocalamus fibrillosus is white in color with a diameter of 2 cm. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and long with a white stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ferrocalamus fibrillosus is a bamboo that is native to China. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Ferrocalamus fibrillosus
Ferrocalamus fibrillosus can be found in China.
Ferrocalamus fibrillosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ferrocalamus fibrillosus?
Ferrocalamus fibrillosus
What is the common name of Ferrocalamus fibrillosus?
Fibrillosus Ferrocalamus
What is the natural habitat of Ferrocalamus fibrillosus?
It is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Ferrocalamus genus
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
Van Tien Tran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.T.Tran' in the authors string.
Hoang Nghia Nguyen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.N.Nguyen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77126039-1: 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].