Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
callosa
ID:
1328741

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.H.Xia, Y.Zeng & R.S.Lin

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Pl. Diversity Resources 36: 581 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341195

Common Names

  • Gigantochloa Callosa
  • Callous Giant Bamboo
  • Callous Giant Reed

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Description

Gigantochloa callosa (also called Callous Giant Bamboo, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Indonesia. It has a basal rosette of leaves with white flowers. It is found in moist grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Gigantochloa callosa is used as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a decorative plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gigantochloa callosa has yellow, bell-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gigantochloa callosa is a tropical grass that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate occasional flooding. It is not frost tolerant.

Where to Find Gigantochloa callosa

Gigantochloa callosa can be found in the tropical rainforest of Southeast Asia.

Gigantochloa callosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gigantochloa callosa?

Gigantochloa callosa

What are the common names of Gigantochloa callosa?

Giant bamboo, Giant timber bamboo, Giant timber bambu

Where does Gigantochloa callosa grow?

Gigantochloa callosa is native to Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines

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

Nian He Xia (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Xia' in the authors string.
Ru Shun Lin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Lin' in the authors string.
Yi Zeng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Zeng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77144152-1: 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].