Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
petelotii
ID:
876403

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Camus) Ohrnb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Bamboos World Intro. 3: 14 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875738

Common Names

  • Indocalamus Petelotii
  • Petelot's Bamboo
  • Petelot-Growing Bamboo

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Description

Indocalamus petelotii (also called Petelot's 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 petelotii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Indocalamus petelotii 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 petelotii

Indocalamus petelotii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.

Indocalamus petelotii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indocalamus petelotii?

Indocalamus petelotii

What is the common name of Indocalamus petelotii?

Petelot's Bamboo

What is the natural habitat of Indocalamus petelotii?

Moist forests and thickets at low to moderate elevations

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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Dieter Ohrnberger: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohrnb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:999647-1: 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].