Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
kaini
ID:
887739

Status:
valid

Authors:
Widjaja

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 11: 121 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887074

Common Names

  • Parabambusa kaini
  • Kain's Bamboo
  • Kain's Parabambusa

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Description

Parabambusa kaini (also called Kain's Bamboo, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Asia. It has a clump-forming habit and grows to a height of 1–2 m (3–7 ft). It is found in savannas, open woodlands, and along roadsides and is tolerant of a wide range of soils.

Uses & Benefits

Parabambusa kaini is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Parabambusa kaini is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and yellow-green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parabambusa kaini is a clumping bamboo that grows to a height of 4-6 m (13-20 ft). It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by planting seeds. The rhizomes should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The seeds should be planted in a warm, moist location with partial shade.

Where to Find Parabambusa kaini

Parabambusa kaini can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

Species in the Parabambusa 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

Elizabeth A. Widjaja (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Widjaja' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:998274-1: 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].