Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
longiprophylla
ID:
873696

Status:
valid

Authors:
Widjaja

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 11: 90 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873031

Common Names

  • Longiprophylla Bamboo
  • Gigantochloa Bamboo
  • Gigantochloa Longiprophylla

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Description

Gigantochloa longiprophylla (also called Long-leaved Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to Southeast Asia. It is a large, clumping bamboo with long, thin culms and large, thin leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates in areas with high rainfall and is often found in thickets and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Gigantochloa longiprophylla 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

The flower of Gigantochloa longiprophylla is a small, greenish-white spikelet, which is borne in a terminal panicle. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gigantochloa longiprophylla is a fast-growing, perennial, clumping bamboo species native to Southeast Asia. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or divisions. Plant cuttings or divisions in well-draining soil in a sunny or partially shaded area. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. It is also possible to propagate from seed, but this is more difficult and less successful than propagation from cuttings or divisions.

Where to Find Gigantochloa longiprophylla

Gigantochloa longiprophylla is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Myanmar, and India.

Gigantochloa longiprophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gigantochloa longiprophylla?

Gigantochloa longiprophylla

What is the family of Gigantochloa longiprophylla?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Gigantochloa longiprophylla?

Giant bamboo

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

Elizabeth A. Widjaja (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Widjaja' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:998255-1: 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].