Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
acuta
ID:
890963

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.D.Chu & C.S.Chao

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18: 172 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890298

Common Names

  • Moso Bamboo
  • Hedge Bamboo
  • Timber Bamboo

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Description

Phyllostachys acuta (also called Hedge Bamboo, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to East Asia, and is commonly found in moist habitats. It is a tall grass with a hollow stem and a feathery inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllostachys acuta is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used as a windbreak and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phyllostachys acuta has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a panicle. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllostachys acuta is a deciduous bamboo that is native to Asia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Division should be done in spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in spring and covered lightly with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to prevent overcrowding.

Where to Find Phyllostachys acuta

Phyllostachys acuta is native to East Asia and can be found in wetland habitats.

Species in the Phyllostachys genus

Phyllostachys acuta, Phyllostachys angusta, Phyllostachys arcana, Phyllostachys atrovaginata, Phyllostachys aurea, Phyllostachys aureosulcata, Phyllostachys bissetii, Phyllostachys carnea, Phyllostachys circumpilis, Phyllostachys dulcis, Phyllostachys edulis, Phyllostachys elegans, Phyllostachys fimbriligula, Phyllostachys flexuosa, Phyllostachys glabrata, Phyllostachys glauca, Phyllostachys heteroclada, Phyllostachys incarnata, Phyllostachys iridescens, Phyllostachys kwangsiensis, Phyllostachys lofushanensis, Phyllostachys makinoi, Phyllostachys mannii, Phyllostachys meyeri, Phyllostachys nidularia, Phyllostachys nigella, Phyllostachys nigra, Phyllostachys nuda, Phyllostachys parvifolia, Phyllostachys platyglossa, Phyllostachys primotina, Phyllostachys prominens, Phyllostachys propinqua, Phyllostachys reticulata, Phyllostachys rivalis, Phyllostachys robustiramea, Phyllostachys rubicunda, Phyllostachys rubromarginata, Phyllostachys rutila, Phyllostachys shuchengensis, Phyllostachys stimulosa, Phyllostachys sulphurea, Phyllostachys tianmuensis, Phyllostachys varioauriculata, Phyllostachys veitchiana, Phyllostachys verrucosa, Phyllostachys violascens, Phyllostachys virella, Phyllostachys viridiglaucescens, Phyllostachys vivax,

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

Cheng De Chu (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Chu' in the authors string.
Chi Son Chao (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.Chao' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:415978-1: 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].