Indocalamus decorus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decorus
ID:
876363
Status:
valid
Authors:
Q.H.Dai
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 20: 494 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875698
Common Names
- Indocalamus decorus
- Decorous Indocalamus
- Decorous Bamboo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Indocalamus decorus (also called decorative 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 decorus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Indocalamus decorus 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 decorus 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 decorus
Indocalamus decorus is native to China.
Indocalamus decorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indocalamus decorus?
Indocalamus decorus
What is the family of Indocalamus decorus?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Indocalamus decorus?
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
Qi Hui Dai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.H.Dai' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:900115-1: 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].