Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
rivalis
ID:
891271

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.R.Zhao & A.T.Liu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18: 189 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890606

Common Names

  • Rival Bamboo
  • Chinese Dwarf Bamboo
  • Moses Bamboo

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Description

Phyllostachys rivalis (also called Chinese Timber Bamboo, among many other common names) is a large, evergreen bamboo species native to China and Japan. It grows to a height of up to 30 feet with a culm diameter of up to 3 inches. It prefers full sun to partial shade and grows best in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllostachys rivalis 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 flowers of Phyllostachys rivalis are small and yellow, and borne on long, thin stalks. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllostachys rivalis is a fast-growing, clump-forming bamboo that can reach heights of up to 15 feet. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in early spring or by seed in fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in fall and allowed to stratify over winter.

Where to Find Phyllostachys rivalis

Phyllostachys rivalis can be found in temperate regions of Asia, including China, Japan, and Taiwan.

Phyllostachys rivalis FAQ

What is the height of Phyllostachys rivalis?

Phyllostachys rivalis can reach heights of up to 10 meters.

What are the best growing conditions for Phyllostachys rivalis?

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

What is the typical lifespan of Phyllostachys rivalis?

Phyllostachys rivalis 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

Hui Ru Zhao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.R.Zhao' in the authors string.
A.T. Liu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.T.Liu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:416047-1: 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].