Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
873713

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Keng f.) Keng f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
J. Bamboo Res. 3(1): 24 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873048

Common Names

  • Parviflora Bamboo
  • Gigantochloa Bamboo
  • Gigantochloa Parviflora

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Description

Gigantochloa parviflora (also called Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the grass family Poaceae. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as riverbanks and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gigantochloa parviflora is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gigantochloa parviflora has flowers that are small and yellowish-green in color. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are thin and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gigantochloa parviflora is a tropical grass native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a fast-growing species that prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a warm, moist environment and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. When propagating by division, it is best to divide the clumps in the spring or fall and replant in a new location.

Where to Find Gigantochloa parviflora

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

Gigantochloa parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gigantochloa parviflora?

Gigantochloa parviflora

What is the family of Gigantochloa parviflora?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Gigantochloa parviflora?

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

Geng Bojie (b.1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keng f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:914056-1: 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].