Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
sinicus
ID:
876415

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hance) Nakai

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 6: 148 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875750

Common Names

  • Indocalamus Sinicus
  • Chinese Bamboo
  • Chinese-Leaved Bamboo

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Description

Indocalamus sinicus (also called Chinese Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is a deciduous perennial grass, with a clumping habit and a maximum height of up to 10 m (33 ft). It prefers to grow in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Indocalamus sinicus 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 sinicus 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 sinicus

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

Indocalamus sinicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Indocalamus sinicus?

Indocalamus sinicus

What is the family of Indocalamus sinicus?

Poaceae

Where is Indocalamus sinicus 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

Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405875-1: 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].