Indocalamus pedalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pedalis
ID:
876402
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Keng) Keng f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Techn. Bull. Natl. Forest. Res. Bur. 8: 1 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875737
Common Names
- Indocalamus Pedalis
- Foot-Long Bamboo
- Foot-Long-Leaved Bamboo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Indocalamus pedalis (also called Foot-shaped bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to China. It is a perennial evergreen plant that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 4 meters. It prefers moist, shady areas and is often found in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Indocalamus pedalis is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a windbreak. It is also used for soil erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, yellowish-green, with 3-5 sepals and 3-5 petals. Seed: small, dark brown, with a smooth surface. Seedlings: small, with a single cotyledon.
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Indocalamus pedalis is a rhizomatous, clump-forming, evergreen perennial. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in part shade. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Indocalamus pedalis
Indocalamus pedalis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.
Indocalamus pedalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indocalamus pedalis?
Indocalamus pedalis
What is the common name of Indocalamus pedalis?
Foot-long Bamboo
What is the natural habitat of Indocalamus pedalis?
Moist forests and thickets at low to moderate elevations
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
Yi Li Keng (1898-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keng' in the authors string.
Geng Bojie (b.1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keng f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405870-1: 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].