Status:
valid
Authors:
K.M.Wong
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Malaysian Forester 45: 346 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873019
Common Names
- Holttumiana Bamboo
- Gigantochloa Bamboo
- Gigantochloa Holttumiana
Description
Gigantochloa holttumiana (also called Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the grass family. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is a large, woody grass that can grow up to 20 meters tall. It prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gigantochloa holttumiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to control erosion on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gigantochloa holttumiana has large, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gigantochloa holttumiana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps when they are dormant.
Where to Find Gigantochloa holttumiana
Gigantochloa holttumiana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Australia.
Gigantochloa holttumiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gigantochloa holttumiana?
Gigantochloa holttumiana
What is the common name of Gigantochloa holttumiana?
Common name of Gigantochloa holttumiana
What is the natural habitat of Gigantochloa holttumiana?
Natural habitat of Gigantochloa holttumiana
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:899956-1: 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].