Status:
valid
Authors:
C.S.Chao & K.S.Xiao
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
J. Nanjing Inst. Forest. 1985(4): 20 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899948
Common Names
- Sinobambusa yixingensis
- Yixing Bamboo
- Yixing Temple Bamboo
Description
Sinobambusa yixingensis (also called Yixing 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 yixingensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sinobambusa yixingensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sinobambusa yixingensis 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 yixingensis
Sinobambusa yixingensis is native to China and can be found in forests and thickets at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.
Sinobambusa yixingensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sinobambusa yixingensis?
Sinobambusa yixingensis
What type of plant is Sinobambusa yixingensis?
Bamboo
Where is Sinobambusa yixingensis native to?
China
Species in the Sinobambusa genus
Sinobambusa baccanensis,
Sinobambusa farinosa,
Sinobambusa henryi,
Sinobambusa humila,
Sinobambusa incana,
Sinobambusa intermedia,
Sinobambusa nephroaurita,
Sinobambusa rubroligula,
Sinobambusa sat,
Sinobambusa scabrida,
Sinobambusa solearis,
Sinobambusa tootsik,
Sinobambusa yixingensis,
Sinobambusa humilis,
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:907047-1: 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].