Status:
valid
Authors:
Brandis
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Indian Trees : 679 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898342
Common Names
- Rogers Bamboo
- Schizostachyum Rogersii
- Rogers Grass Bamboo
Description
Schizostachyum rogersii (also called Rogersii, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to Southeast Asia. It is a clumping bamboo with a height of up to 10 meters and a diameter of up to 5 cm. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, in lowland and montane forests, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Schizostachyum rogersii is used as a source of fuel, construction material, and for making paper. Its leaves are also used to make mats, baskets, and hats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schizostachyum rogersii is a small, creamy-white spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schizostachyum rogersii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Schizostachyum rogersii
Schizostachyum rogersii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.
Schizostachyum rogersii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schizostachyum rogersii?
Schizostachyum rogersii
What is the common name of Schizostachyum rogersii?
Rogers' bamboo
What is the native range of Schizostachyum rogersii?
Southeast Asia
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421035-1: 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].