Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gamble) H.B.Naithani & Bennet
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Indian Forester 117: 68 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898353
Common Names
- Tavoyanum Bamboo
- Schizostachyum Tavoyanum
- Tavoyanum Grass Bamboo
Description
Schizostachyum tavoyanum (also called Tavoyanum, 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 tavoyanum 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 tavoyanum 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 tavoyanum is an evergreen grass that grows up to 1.2 m (4 feet) tall and 0.6 m (2 feet) wide. It has arching, linear, bright green leaves. It is best grown in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or summer.
Where to Find Schizostachyum tavoyanum
Schizostachyum tavoyanum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.
Schizostachyum tavoyanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schizostachyum tavoyanum?
Schizostachyum tavoyanum
What is the common name of Schizostachyum tavoyanum?
Tavoyan bamboo
What is the native range of Schizostachyum tavoyanum?
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:962706-1: 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].