Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pseudosinicus
ID:
876404

Status:
valid

Authors:
McClure

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 6: 37 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875739

Common Names

  • Indocalamus Pseudosinicus
  • False Chinese Bamboo
  • False Chinese-Leaved Bamboo

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Description

Indocalamus pseudosinicus (also called False-Chinese 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 pseudosinicus 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 pseudosinicus 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 pseudosinicus

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

Indocalamus pseudosinicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indocalamus pseudosinicus?

Indocalamus pseudosinicus

What is the family of Indocalamus pseudosinicus?

Poaceae

Where is Indocalamus pseudosinicus native to?

China

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

Floyd Alonzo McClure (1897-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McClure' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405871-1: 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].