Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
marginata
ID:
891332

Status:
valid

Authors:
Widjaja

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 11: 124 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890667

Common Names

  • Pinga marginata
  • Marginata Pinga
  • Marginated Pinga

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Description

Pinga marginata (also called Margined 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

Pinga marginata is an ornamental plant used in landscaping. It is also used to make furniture, paper, and other craft items. It has a high tolerance for drought and is often used as a windbreak or privacy screen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pinga marginata is a small, white spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pinga marginata is a fast-growing, clumping bamboo that can reach heights of up to 25 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizomes. This can be done in early spring or late winter when the plant is dormant.

Where to Find Pinga marginata

Pinga marginata can be found in parts of India, including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.

Pinga marginata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pinga marginata?

Pinga marginata

What is the growth habit of Pinga marginata?

Pinga marginata is an annual grass with a tufted growth habit.

What is the distribution of Pinga marginata?

Pinga marginata is native to the Mediterranean region.

Species in the Pinga genus

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

Elizabeth A. Widjaja (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Widjaja' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:998276-1: 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].