Status:
valid
Authors:
McClure
Source:
wcs
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 35: 288 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890523
Common Names
- Naked Bamboo
- Chinese Dwarf Bamboo
- Moses Bamboo
Description
Phyllostachys nuda (also called Naked Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to China, and is found in moist habitats. It is a large, evergreen, clumping bamboo with culms that are initially green, turning yellowish-brown when mature. The culms are up to 15 m tall and 4-5 cm in diameter.
Uses & Benefits
Phyllostachys nuda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phyllostachys nuda is a small, inconspicuous spikelet. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phyllostachys nuda is a fast-growing, clumping bamboo that can reach heights of up to 20 feet. It is hardy in USDA zones 5-9 and prefers full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes or by cuttings. When propagating from rhizomes, it is best to divide the clumps in late winter or early spring. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to take the cuttings in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Phyllostachys nuda
Phyllostachys nuda can be found in parts of China, including Fujian, Guangdong, and Guangxi.
Phyllostachys nuda FAQ
What is the height of Phyllostachys nuda?
Phyllostachys nuda can reach heights of up to 10 meters.
What are the best growing conditions for Phyllostachys nuda?
Phyllostachys nuda prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
What is the typical lifespan of Phyllostachys nuda?
Phyllostachys nuda typically has a lifespan of up to 20 years.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:416033-1: 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].