Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
truongsonensis
ID:
918837

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.N.Nguyen & V.T.Tran

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Blumea 55: 135 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918172

Common Names

  • Truongsonensis Melocalamus
  • Melocalamus Bamboo
  • Truongsonensis Bamboo

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Description

Melocalamus truongsonensis (also called Truong Son Melocalamus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Poaceae family. It is native to Vietnam. It typically grows in moist, shady forests, and can reach up to 2 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Melocalamus sotoana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Melocalamus truongsonensis are white and tubular. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melocalamus truongsonensis is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and kept in a warm, moist environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Melocalamus truongsonensis

Melocalamus truongsonensis is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

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

Van Tien Tran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.T.Tran' in the authors string.
Hoang Nghia Nguyen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.N.Nguyen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77107327-1: 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].