Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
funghomii
ID:
898955

Status:
valid

Authors:
McClure

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Lingnan Sci. J. 14: 585 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898290

Common Names

  • Funghom Schizostachyum
  • Funghom Grass
  • Funghom Bluestem

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Description

Schizostachyum funghomii (also called Funghom Bamboo, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Asia. It has a tall, upright growth habit and grows to a height of 3-5 feet. Its leaves are green in color and its flowers are a yellow color. It is found in moist, shady areas and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types.

Uses & Benefits

Schizostachyum funghomii is used for making furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schizostachyum funghomii has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and have a glossy surface. The seedlings are thin and have a reddish-brown color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schizostachyum funghomii is a clumping bamboo that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate wet soils. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Schizostachyum funghomii

Schizostachyum funghomii can be found in the tropical regions of India and Southeast Asia.

Schizostachyum funghomii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schizostachyum funghomii?

Schizostachyum funghomii

What is the common name of Schizostachyum funghomii?

Funghom bamboo

What is the growth habit of Schizostachyum funghomii?

It is a clumping bamboo with a tall, upright habit.

Species in the Schizostachyum genus

Schizostachyum aciculare, Schizostachyum aequiramosum, Schizostachyum alopecurus, Schizostachyum andamanicum, Schizostachyum atrocingulare, Schizostachyum auriculatum, Schizostachyum bamban, Schizostachyum beddomei, Schizostachyum blumei, Schizostachyum brachycladum, Schizostachyum brachythyrsus, Schizostachyum castaneum, Schizostachyum caudatum, Schizostachyum copelandii, Schizostachyum cornutum, Schizostachyum curranii, Schizostachyum cuspidatum, Schizostachyum diffusum, Schizostachyum distans, Schizostachyum dullooa, Schizostachyum dumetorum, Schizostachyum flexuosum, Schizostachyum funghomii, Schizostachyum glaucifolium, Schizostachyum glaucocladum, Schizostachyum gracile, Schizostachyum grande, Schizostachyum griffithii, Schizostachyum hainanense, Schizostachyum hantu, Schizostachyum insulare, Schizostachyum iraten, Schizostachyum jaculans, Schizostachyum kalpongianum, Schizostachyum khoonmengii, Schizostachyum latifolium, Schizostachyum lengguanii, Schizostachyum lima, Schizostachyum lumampao, Schizostachyum lutescens, Schizostachyum mampouw, Schizostachyum pergracile, Schizostachyum perrieri, Schizostachyum pilosum, Schizostachyum pleianthemum, Schizostachyum pseudolima, Schizostachyum rogersii, Schizostachyum silicatum, Schizostachyum terminale, Schizostachyum tessellatum,

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

Floyd Alonzo McClure (1897-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McClure' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421007-1: 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].