Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
glabrifolium
ID:
900663

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 8: 165 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899998

Common Names

  • Coccocypselum glabrifolium
  • Smooth-leaved Bamboo
  • Smooth-leaved Reed

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Description

Coccocypselum glabrifolium (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 glabrifolium is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has a dense, bushy habit and produces small white flowers in the summer. The leaves are glossy and dark green, and the plant can tolerate some shade. It is also drought-tolerant and can be used as a hedge or screen.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coccocypselum glabrifolium 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coccocypselum glabrifolium is a deciduous, clump-forming bamboo that grows in dense clumps of arching stems. It is best propagated by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. The clumps should be divided into sections with at least three stems each. Plant the divisions in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly in the spring.

Where to Find Coccocypselum glabrifolium

Coccocypselum glabrifolium is native to South America, specifically Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

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,

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