Melocalamus cordatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordatus
ID:
1414673
Status:
valid
Authors:
(T.H.Wen & Q.H.Dai) D.Z.Li & M.Y.Zhou
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Taxon 66: 547 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427138
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melocalamus cordatus (also called Heart-shaped Melocalamus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South Asia. It has simple, opposite leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Melocalamus cordatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melocalamus cordatus is white and tubular with five lobes. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melocalamus cordatus is a tropical bamboo species native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C). To maintain a healthy clump, it is recommended to divide the rhizomes every 3-4 years.
Where to Find Melocalamus cordatus
Melocalamus cordatus can be found in India.
Melocalamus cordatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melocalamus cordatus?
Melocalamus cordatus
What is the common name of Melocalamus cordatus?
Heart-shaped Melocalamus
What is the family of Melocalamus cordatus?
Poaceae
Species in the Melocalamus genus
Melocalamus arrectus, Melocalamus compactiflorus, Melocalamus elevatissimus, Melocalamus indicus, Melocalamus mastersii, Melocalamus ningmingensis, Melocalamus scandens, Melocalamus yenbaiensis, Melocalamus truongsonensis, Melocalamus pacoensis, Melocalamus kbangensis, Melocalamus blaoensis, Melocalamus cucphuongensis, Melocalamus yunnanensis, Melocalamus cordatus, Melocalamus compactiflorus, Melocalamus grandiauritus,
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
IPNI record: 77164765-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001428262
De Zhu Li (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Z.Li' in the authors string.
Tai Hui Wen (b.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.H.Wen' in the authors string.
Meng Yuan Zhou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Y.Zhou' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77164765-1: 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].