Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
cordatus
ID:
876360

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.H.Wen & Y.Zou

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
J. Bamboo Res. 10(1): 18 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875695

Common Names

  • Indocalamus cordatus
  • Heart-shaped Indocalamus
  • Heart-shaped Bamboo

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Description

Indocalamus cordatus (also called heart-shaped 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 cordatus 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 cordatus has small yellow flowers and a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Indocalamus cordatus 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 cordatus

Indocalamus cordatus is found in China and Japan.

Indocalamus cordatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indocalamus cordatus?

Indocalamus cordatus

What is the family of Indocalamus cordatus?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Indocalamus cordatus?

Bamboo

Species in the Indocalamus 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

Tai Hui Wen (b.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.H.Wen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:958800-1: 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].