Status:
valid
Authors:
T.H.Wen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
J. Bamboo Res. 8(1): 13 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898661
Common Names
- Semiarundinaria sinica
- Chinese Bamboo
- Chinese Timber Bamboo
Description
Semiarundinaria sinica (also called Chinese bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to China, India, and Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in moist and shady forests, and prefers soils that are well-drained and rich in organic matter.
Uses & Benefits
Semiarundinaria sinica is a popular ornamental grass used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and airy, feathery plumes. It is also used to create privacy screens, windbreaks, and noise barriers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Semiarundinaria sinica has small, white flowers, with small, black seeds and seedlings that are thin and wiry.
Cultivation and Propagation
Semiarundinaria sinica can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 6.
Where to Find Semiarundinaria sinica
Semiarundinaria sinica can be found in Japan, Taiwan, and China.
Semiarundinaria sinica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Semiarundinaria sinica?
Semiarundinaria sinica
What is the common name of Semiarundinaria sinica?
Sinica bamboo
What is the growth rate of Semiarundinaria sinica?
Fast
Species in the Semiarundinaria 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:936644-1: 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].