Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
parvifolia
ID:
891193

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.D.Chu & H.Y.Chou

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18: 190 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890528

Common Names

  • Small Leaf Bamboo
  • Chinese Dwarf Bamboo
  • Moses Bamboo

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Description

Phyllostachys parvifolia (also called Dwarf Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to China, and is found in moist habitats. It is a small, evergreen, clumping bamboo with culms that are initially green, turning yellowish-brown when mature. The culms are up to 10 m tall and 2-3 cm in diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllostachys parvifolia 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 parvifolia is a small, inconspicuous spikelet. Its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllostachys parvifolia 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 parvifolia

Phyllostachys parvifolia can be found in parts of China, including Fujian, Guangdong, and Guangxi.

Phyllostachys parvifolia FAQ

What is the height of Phyllostachys parvifolia?

Phyllostachys parvifolia can reach heights of up to 10 meters.

What are the best growing conditions for Phyllostachys parvifolia?

Phyllostachys parvifolia prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the typical lifespan of Phyllostachys parvifolia?

Phyllostachys parvifolia 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

Cheng De Chu (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Chu' in the authors string.
H. Y. Chou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Y.Chou' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:416034-1: 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].