Gelidocalamus xunwuensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
xunwuensis
ID:
1594370
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.G.Zhang & G.Y.Yang
Source:
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 85: 63 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048160
Common Names
- Gelidocalamus xunwuensis
- Xunwu Bamboo
- Xunwu Calamus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gelidocalamus xunwuensis (also called Xunwu Gelidocalamus, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to China. It is a tufted grass with erect stems, reaching a height of up to 40 cm. It grows in alpine meadows, rocky slopes and grasslands at altitudes of up to 2,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Gelidocalamus xunwuensis is a grass species that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gelidocalamus xunwuensis has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gelidocalamus xunwuensis is a perennial grass that is propagated through seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types but prefers sandy, loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is best to fertilize the plant in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Gelidocalamus xunwuensis
Gelidocalamus xunwuensis is a species of grass found in wet areas in the southeastern United States.
Gelidocalamus xunwuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gelidocalamus xunwuensis?
Gelidocalamus xunwuensis
What type of plant is Gelidocalamus xunwuensis?
Bamboo
Where is Gelidocalamus xunwuensis found?
China
Species in the Gelidocalamus genus
Gelidocalamus annulatus, Gelidocalamus dongdingensis, Gelidocalamus kunishii, Gelidocalamus latifolius, Gelidocalamus longiinternodus, Gelidocalamus monophyllus, Gelidocalamus multifolius, Gelidocalamus rutilans, Gelidocalamus solidus, Gelidocalamus stellatus, Gelidocalamus subsolidus, Gelidocalamus tessellatus, Gelidocalamus velutinus, Gelidocalamus xunwuensis, Gelidocalamus fengkaiensis,
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:77165358-1: 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].