Status:
valid
Authors:
H.B.Naithani
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Indian Forester 141: 588 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343801
Description
Thamnocalamus arunachalensis (also called the Arunachal thamnocalamus, among many other common names) is a bamboo native to India. It has a single stem, pinnate leaves, and white flowers. It is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, grasslands, and coastal heaths.
Uses & Benefits
Thamnocalamus arunachalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for making furniture, paper, and other items.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thamnocalamus arunachalensis is yellow and tubular. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Thamnocalamus arunachalensis is a small, evergreen bamboo that is native to India. It grows to a height of 4-6 feet and has fragrant white flowers. Propagation is usually done from rhizomes, which should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings can also be taken from mature plants.
Where to Find Thamnocalamus arunachalensis
Thamnocalamus arunachalensis is found in the tropical rainforests of South America.
Thamnocalamus arunachalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thamnocalamus arunachalensis?
Thamnocalamus arunachalensis
What is the natural habitat of Thamnocalamus arunachalensis?
Tropical rainforests
What is the flowering season of Thamnocalamus arunachalensis?
Spring and summer
Species in the Thamnocalamus genus
Species in the Poaceae family
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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:77150358-1: 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].