Coccocypselum glaberrimum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaberrimum
ID:
900651
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hadač
Source:
wcs
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 5: 430 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899986
Common Names
- Glaberrimum Bamboo
- Glaberrimum Sasa
- Glaberrimum Striped Bamboo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coccocypselum glaberrimum (also called Chinese bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to China and Vietnam. It has a clumping habit, and its culms are up to 2 m tall and 1 cm in diameter. It is found in forests, thickets, and along streams in its native regions.
Uses & Benefits
Coccocypselum glaberrimum is used in traditional Chinese medicine and as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coccocypselum glaberrimum is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green with long, thin stems.
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Coccocypselum glaberrimum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).
Where to Find Coccocypselum glaberrimum
Coccocypselum glaberrimum can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Species in the Coccocypselum genus
Coccocypselum bahiense, Coccocypselum anomalum, Coccocypselum aureum, Coccocypselum brevipetiolatum, Coccocypselum capitatum, Coccocypselum condalia, Coccocypselum cordifolium, Coccocypselum erythrocephalum, Coccocypselum geophiloides, Coccocypselum glaberrimum, Coccocypselum glabrifolium, Coccocypselum guianense, Coccocypselum hasslerianum, Coccocypselum herbaceum, Coccocypselum hirsutum, Coccocypselum hispidulum, Coccocypselum lanceolatum, Coccocypselum lymansmithii, Coccocypselum oblongatum, Coccocypselum ovatum, Coccocypselum pedunculare, Coccocypselum pulchellum,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-44309: Based on the initial data import
Emil Hadač (1914-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hadač' in the authors string.