Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
siamensis
ID:
904373

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gamble

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta) 7: 59 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903708

Common Names

  • Thyrsostachys siamensis
  • Siamensis Bamboo
  • Thyrsostachys Bamboo

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Description

Thyrsostachys siamensis (also called Siamese Bamboo, among many other common names) is an evergreen bamboo native to South America. It has a clumping growth habit and grows up to 4 m tall. It is found in open grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Thyrsostachys siamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Thyrsostachys siamensis are yellow and bell-shaped, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thyrsostachys siamensis is a fast-growing, clumping palm that can reach heights of up to 30 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Thyrsostachys siamensis

Thyrsostachys siamensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Species in the Thyrsostachys genus

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:424273-1: 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].