Melocalamus scandens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
880293
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hsueh & C.M.Hui
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 30: 166 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879628
Common Names
- Melocalamus scandens
- Climbing Melocalamus
- Climbing Bamboo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melocalamus scandens (also called Climbing 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 scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: The flower of Melocalamus scandens is a small, white or pinkish spikelet. Seed: The seed of Melocalamus scandens is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Melocalamus scandens are small, with thin, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melocalamus scandens 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 scandens
Melocalamus scandens is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found growing in tropical and subtropical forests.
Melocalamus scandens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melocalamus scandens?
Melocalamus scandens
What is the common name of Melocalamus scandens?
Climbing Bamboo
What is the natural habitat of Melocalamus scandens?
It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
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
Xue Jiru (1921-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hsueh' in the authors string.
Chao Mao Hui: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Hui' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:961121-1: 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].