Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
philippinensis
ID:
901443

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gamble) S.Dransf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 44: 432 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900778

Common Names

  • Sphaerobambos Philippinensis
  • Philippine Sphaerobambos
  • Philippine Bamboo

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Description

Sphaerobambos philippinensis (also called Philippine bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to Southeast Asia. It is characterized by its tall, erect stems and its long, thin leaves. It is found in tropical forests, grasslands, and other moist areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sphaerobambos philippinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sphaerobambos philippinensis is white, with a single seed in each seed head. The seedlings are slender with a single leaf and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphaerobambos philippinensis is a slow-growing, fan palm native to the Philippines. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is tolerant of drought and salt spray. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the root ball. It is a slow-growing palm that can reach heights of up to 25 feet.

Where to Find Sphaerobambos philippinensis

Sphaerobambos philippinensis is found in the Philippines.

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

James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
Soejatmi Dransfield (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Dransf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:947033-1: 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].