Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
humilis
ID:
1097987

Status:
valid

Authors:
McClure

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Lingnan Univ. Sci. Bull. 9: 59 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001097325

Common Names

  • Sinobambusa humilis
  • Dwarf Bamboo
  • Lowland Bamboo

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Description

Sinobambusa humilis (also called Dwarf Bamboo, among many other common names) is a tufted, perennial grass native to Asia. It has narrow, flat leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands, and is tolerant of a wide range of soils.

Uses & Benefits

Sinobambusa humilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used as fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sinobambusa humilis has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sinobambusa humilis is a cool-season grass that is grown for hay, pasture, and silage. It is best adapted to well-drained soils and is tolerant of drought and shade. Propagation is by seed.

Where to Find Sinobambusa humilis

Sinobambusa humilis can be found in the temperate regions of China.

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:421962-1: 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].