Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
bambusiuscula
ID:
875767

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Camus & Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 81: 470 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875102

Common Names

  • Bambusiuscula Humbertochloa
  • Bambusiuscula Grass
  • Bamboo-Like Humbertochloa

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Description

Humbertochloa bambusiuscula (also called 'Bamboo Grass', among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It has a short, tufted stem with long, thin leaves and small, green flowers. It grows in moist, tropical forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Humbertochloa bambusiuscula is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as for soil erosion control and as a cover crop. It is also used in landscaping and as a decorative plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Humbertochloa bambusiuscula is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Humbertochloa bambusiuscula is a tropical grass that is grown for forage and hay. It is best adapted to areas with warm climates and high humidity. It is propagated by seed, and should be planted in early spring or late summer. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Humbertochloa bambusiuscula

Humbertochloa bambusiuscula can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Humbertochloa bambusiuscula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Humbertochloa bambusiuscula?

Humbertochloa bambusiuscula

What is the common name of Humbertochloa bambusiuscula?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Humbertochloa bambusiuscula?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Humbertochloa genus

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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405399-1: 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].