Indocalamus tongchuensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tongchuensis
ID:
876421
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.F.Huang & Z.L.Dai
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Wuyi Sci. J. 6: 293 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875756
Common Names
- Indocalamus Tongchuensis
- Tongchu Bamboo
- Tongchu-Growing Bamboo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Indocalamus tongchuensis (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 tongchuensis is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a windbreak. It is also used for soil erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Indocalamus tongchuensis is a small, yellowish-green inflorescence with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Indocalamus tongchuensis 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 tongchuensis
Indocalamus tongchuensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.
Indocalamus tongchuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indocalamus tongchuensis?
Indocalamus tongchuensis
What is the family of Indocalamus tongchuensis?
Poaceae
Where is Indocalamus tongchuensis native to?
China
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
Zhen Lun Dai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.L.Dai' in the authors string.
Ke Fu Huang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.F.Huang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177113-1: 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].