Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
aurea
ID:
890972

Status:
valid

Authors:
(André) Rivière & C.Rivière

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Acclim. France , sér. 3, 5: 716 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890307

Common Names

  • Golden Bamboo
  • Hedge Bamboo
  • Timber Bamboo

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Description

Phyllostachys aurea (also called Golden bamboo, among many other common names) is a tall perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It grows in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllostachys aurea is a popular ornamental bamboo, often used in gardens and parks. It has a golden yellow color and can be used to create privacy screens, windbreaks, and other landscaping features. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phyllostachys aurea 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 aurea is a fast-growing, cold-hardy bamboo that is native to China. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, but should be fertilized regularly. It should be pruned regularly to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Phyllostachys aurea

Phyllostachys aurea 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

Élie-Abel Carrière (1818-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carrière' in the authors string.
Auguste Rivière (1821-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rivière' in the authors string.
Charles Marie Rivière (1845-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Rivière' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:415983-1: 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].