Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
cantorii
ID:
1277583

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Munro) Keng f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Clav. Gen. Sp. Gram. Prim. Sin. : 154 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276921

Common Names

  • Pseudosasa cantorii
  • Cantor's Pseudosasa
  • Cantor's Bamboo

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Description

Pseudosasa cantorii (also called Cantor's Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to East Asia. It has long, thin stems and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudosasa cantorii is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make wreaths and other decorative items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pseudosasa cantorii has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudosasa cantorii is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub. It can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings from the tips of the stems in late spring or early summer and place them in a moist, sandy soil. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring or early summer. Keep the soil moist and the temperature between 18-21°C. The seedlings should emerge in 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Pseudosasa cantorii

Pseudosasa cantorii can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Pseudosasa cantorii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudosasa cantorii?

Pseudosasa cantorii

What type of plant is Pseudosasa cantorii?

It is a perennial herb

Where is Pseudosasa cantorii native to?

It is native to East Asia

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

William Munro (1818-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munro' in the authors string.
Geng Bojie (b.1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keng f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418880-1: 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].