Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
hosseusii
ID:
873685

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pilg.) T.Q.Nguyen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 75: 224 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873020

Common Names

  • Hosseusii Bamboo
  • Gigantochloa Bamboo
  • Gigantochloa Hosseusii

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Description

Gigantochloa hosseusii (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 hosseusii 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 hosseusii has large, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gigantochloa hosseusii 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 hosseusii

Gigantochloa hosseusii is found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.

Gigantochloa hosseusii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gigantochloa hosseusii?

Gigantochloa hosseusii

What is the common name of Gigantochloa hosseusii?

Common name of Gigantochloa hosseusii

What is the natural habitat of Gigantochloa hosseusii?

Natural habitat of Gigantochloa hosseusii

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

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
To Quyen Nguyen (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Q.Nguyen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:947661-1: 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].