Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
planatus
ID:
909284

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapleton

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 1: 137 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908619

Common Names

  • Himalayacalamus Planatus
  • Plane Himalayacalamus
  • Plane Bamboo

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Description

Himalayacalamus planatus (also called Himalayan bamboo, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Himalayan region. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of 1 to 2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and is often found in forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Himalayacalamus planatus is used as a decorative plant, for erosion control, and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Himalayacalamus planatus has small, white flowers and produces small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Himalayacalamus planatus is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.

Where to Find Himalayacalamus planatus

Himalayacalamus planatus is found in the Himalayas and in parts of India and Nepal.

Himalayacalamus planatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Himalayacalamus planatus?

Himalayacalamus planatus

What is the common name of Himalayacalamus planatus?

Himalayan bamboo

What is the natural habitat of Himalayacalamus planatus?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

Christopher Mark Adrian Stapleton (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapleton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60448444-2: 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].