Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ridleyi
ID:
873720

Status:
valid

Authors:
Holttum

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 15: 275 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873055

Common Names

  • Ridleyi Bamboo
  • Gigantochloa Bamboo
  • Gigantochloa Ridleyi

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Description

Gigantochloa ridleyi (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 ridleyi is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gigantochloa ridleyi 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 ridleyi is a tropical grass native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a slow-growing species that prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. 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 ridleyi

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

Gigantochloa ridleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gigantochloa ridleyi?

Gigantochloa ridleyi

What is the family of Gigantochloa ridleyi?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Gigantochloa ridleyi?

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

Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404014-1: 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].