Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
brachystachya
ID:
1594287

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.H.Xia & Y.Zeng

Source:

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Taxon. Studies Gigantochloa China : 30 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048118

Common Names

  • Gigantochloa brachystachya
  • Brachystachya Gigantochloa
  • Brachystachya Bamboo

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Description

Gigantochloa brachystachya (also called Brachystachya giant bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Southeast Asia. It is a perennial grass that grows to a height of 3–4 m (10–13 ft). It is found in open woodlands, dry forests, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Gigantochloa brachystachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gigantochloa brachystachya has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in panicles. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gigantochloa brachystachya is a perennial grass that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, moist soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned to prevent overcrowding. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided and replanted in a well-drained, moist soil.

Where to Find Gigantochloa brachystachya

Gigantochloa brachystachya is native to China and is found in the provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hainan, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, Sichuan, and Yunnan.

Gigantochloa brachystachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gigantochloa brachystachya?

Gigantochloa brachystachya

What type of plant is Gigantochloa brachystachya?

Bamboo

Where is Gigantochloa brachystachya native to?

Southeast Asia

Species in the Gigantochloa genus

Gigantochloa achmadii, Gigantochloa albociliata, Gigantochloa albopilosa, Gigantochloa albovestita, Gigantochloa apus, Gigantochloa atroviolacea, Gigantochloa atter, Gigantochloa aya, Gigantochloa baliana, Gigantochloa balui, Gigantochloa calcicola, Gigantochloa cochinchinensis, Gigantochloa compressa, Gigantochloa densa, Gigantochloa dinhensis, Gigantochloa felix, Gigantochloa hasskarliana, Gigantochloa hayatae, Gigantochloa hirtinoda, Gigantochloa holttumiana, Gigantochloa hosseusii, Gigantochloa kuring, Gigantochloa latifolia, Gigantochloa levis, Gigantochloa ligulata, Gigantochloa longiprophylla, Gigantochloa luteostriata, Gigantochloa macrostachya, Gigantochloa magentea, Gigantochloa manggong, Gigantochloa membranoidea, Gigantochloa multiculmis, Gigantochloa nigrociliata, Gigantochloa papyracea, Gigantochloa parviflora, Gigantochloa parvifolia, Gigantochloa poilanei, Gigantochloa pruriens, Gigantochloa pubinervis, Gigantochloa pubipetiolata, Gigantochloa ridleyi, Gigantochloa robusta, Gigantochloa rostrata, Gigantochloa scortechinii, Gigantochloa serik, Gigantochloa tenuispiculata, Gigantochloa thoi, Gigantochloa tomentosa, Gigantochloa velutina, Gigantochloa verticillata,

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:77176786-1: 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].