Status:
valid
Authors:
H.N.Nguyen, N.H.Xia & V.T.Tran
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 34: 56 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333633
Common Names
- Gigantochloa multifloscula
- Many-flowered Gigantochloa
- Many-flowered Plant
Description
Gigantochloa multifloscula (also called 'Many-flowered Giant Bamboo', among many other common names) is a bamboo native to Southeast Asia. It grows up to 10 m tall and is usually found in open forests and along roadsides. Its leaves are alternate, lanceolate to ovate, and measure up to 8 cm long.
Uses & Benefits
Gigantochloa multifloscula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves have anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gigantochloa multifloscula has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gigantochloa multifloscula is a grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.
Where to Find Gigantochloa multifloscula
Gigantochloa multifloscula can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Gigantochloa multifloscula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gigantochloa multifloscula?
Gigantochloa multifloscula
What is the common name of Gigantochloa multifloscula?
Many-Flowered Giant Bamboo
What is the native range of Gigantochloa multifloscula?
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
Van Tien Tran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.T.Tran' in the authors string.
Hoang Nghia Nguyen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.N.Nguyen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77120977-1: 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].