Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
tootsik
ID:
900604

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Makino) Makino ex Nakai

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 6: 152 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899939

Common Names

  • Sinobambusa tootsik
  • Tootsik Bamboo
  • Tootsik Temple Bamboo

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Description

Sinobambusa tootsik (also called Tootsik false bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the grass family. It is native to China and Vietnam, where it grows in forests, grasslands, and along roadsides. It is a rhizomatous perennial grass with thin, arching stems and small, lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Sinobambusa tootsik is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sinobambusa tootsik for. luteoloalbostriata (S.H.Chen & Z.Z.Wang) T.P.Yi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sinobambusa tootsik is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sinobambusa tootsik is a clump-forming bamboo that is native to China. It grows in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Sinobambusa tootsik

Sinobambusa tootsik is native to China and can be found in forests and thickets at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.

Sinobambusa tootsik FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sinobambusa tootsik?

Sinobambusa tootsik

What type of plant is Sinobambusa tootsik?

Bamboo

Where is Sinobambusa tootsik native to?

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

Tomitarô Makino (1862-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Makino' in the authors string.
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:421969-1: 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].