Melocalamus indicus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
indicus
ID:
880287
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.B.Majumdar
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 25: 236 (1983 publ. 1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879622
Common Names
- Melocalamus indicus
- Indian Melocalamus
- Indian Bamboo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melocalamus indicus (also called Indian bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the grass family. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan, where it grows in moist and shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Melocalamus indicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: The flower of Melocalamus indicus is a small, white or pinkish spikelet. Seed: The seed of Melocalamus indicus is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Melocalamus indicus are small, with thin, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melocalamus indicus is a perennial grass native to tropical Africa. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be propagated from seed or by division of clumps. It prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Melocalamus indicus
Melocalamus indicus is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found growing in tropical and subtropical forests.
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
Radha Binod Majumdar (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.B.Majumdar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:929075-1: 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].