Indocalamus confertus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
confertus
ID:
876358
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.H.Hu
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
J. Bamboo Res. 15(1): 1 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875693
Common Names
- Indocalamus confertus
- Confert Indocalamus
- Confert Bamboo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Indocalamus confertus (also called dense bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to China. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 4 m in height. It is found in open grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Indocalamus confertus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating fever, colds, and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Indocalamus confertus has small yellow flowers and a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Indocalamus confertus is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or by division of existing clumps. Seeds should be sown in early spring and kept moist until germination. Division of existing clumps can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Indocalamus confertus
Indocalamus confertus is found in China and Japan.
Indocalamus confertus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indocalamus confertus?
Indocalamus confertus
What is the family of Indocalamus confertus?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Indocalamus confertus?
Bamboo
Species in the Indocalamus genus
Indocalamus amplexicaulis, Indocalamus barbatus, Indocalamus bashanensis, Indocalamus chebalingensis, Indocalamus chishuiensis, Indocalamus confertus, Indocalamus cordatus, Indocalamus decorus, Indocalamus emeiensis, Indocalamus guangdongensis, Indocalamus herklotsii, Indocalamus hirsutissimus, Indocalamus hirtivaginatus, Indocalamus hispidus, Indocalamus hunanensis, Indocalamus inaequilaterus, Indocalamus latifolius, Indocalamus longiauritus, Indocalamus macrophyllus, Indocalamus multinervis, Indocalamus pedalis, Indocalamus petelotii, Indocalamus pseudosinicus, Indocalamus pumilus, Indocalamus quadratus, Indocalamus sinicus, Indocalamus suichuanensis, Indocalamus tessellatus, Indocalamus tongchuensis, Indocalamus victorialis, Indocalamus youxiuensis, Indocalamus jinpingensis,
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
Cheng Hua Hu (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Hu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:988580-1: 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].