Melocanna arundina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.Parkinson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Indian Forester 59: 326 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879629
Common Names
- Melocanna arundina
- Arundina Melocanna
- Arundina Bamboo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melocanna arundina (also called Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the grass family, native to India and Southeast Asia. It is a clumping bamboo, growing to 4–6 m tall, with a culm diameter of 2–3 cm. It prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Melocanna arundina is used as a forage plant for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as a source of fiber for paper and rope production.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: The flower of Melocanna arundina is a small, white or pinkish spikelet. Seed: The seed of Melocanna arundina is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Melocanna arundina are small, with thin, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melocanna arundina 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 Melocanna arundina
Melocanna arundina is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found growing in tropical and subtropical forests.
Melocanna arundina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melocanna arundina?
Melocanna arundina
What is the common name of Melocanna arundina?
Arundina Bamboo
What is the natural habitat of Melocanna arundina?
It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Species in the Melocanna genus
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
Charles Edward Parkinson (1890-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Parkinson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408269-1: 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].