Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
carrii
ID:
870189

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33: 61 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000869524



Common Names

  • Claoxylon carrii
  • Carrii Bamboo
  • Carrii Fountain Bamboo


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Description

Claoxylon carrii (also called Carri's Bamboo, among many other common names) is a clumping bamboo species native to the southeastern United States, growing in mountainous regions up to 1,500 meters in elevation. It has long, slender culms with a light green color, and grows in dense clumps in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Claoxylon carrii is an attractive ornamental plant used in landscaping. It is a fast-growing, clumping bamboo that has a graceful, arching habit and is often used as a privacy screen or windbreak. It is also used in bonsai and as a container plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Claoxylon carrii has small, yellow flowers that appear in late spring. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a bright green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Claoxylon carrii is a clumping bamboo that grows in full sun to part shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 6 and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by cuttings.

Where to Find Claoxylon carrii

Claoxylon carrii can be found in nurseries and garden centers in the United States and Europe.

Claoxylon carrii FAQ

What is the growth rate of Claoxylon carrii?

Claoxylon carrii has a slow to moderate growth rate of about 6-12 inches per year.

What is the best soil type for Claoxylon carrii?

Claoxylon carrii prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

What is the best sunlight exposure for Claoxylon carrii?

Claoxylon carrii prefers partial to full shade.

Species in the Claoxylon genus

Claoxylon abbreviatum, Claoxylon affine, Claoxylon albicans, Claoxylon albiflorum, Claoxylon angustifolium, Claoxylon anomalum, Claoxylon arboreum, Claoxylon attenuatum, Claoxylon australe, Claoxylon bicarpellatum, Claoxylon biciliatum, Claoxylon brachyandrum, Claoxylon capillipes, Claoxylon carinatum, Claoxylon carolinianum, Claoxylon carrii, Claoxylon centenarium, Claoxylon colfsii, Claoxylon collenettei, Claoxylon coriaceolanatum, Claoxylon crassipes, Claoxylon crassivenium, Claoxylon cuneatum, Claoxylon decaryanum, Claoxylon dolichostachyum, Claoxylon echinospermum, Claoxylon ellipticum, Claoxylon erythrophyllum, Claoxylon euphorbioides, Claoxylon extenuatum, Claoxylon fallax, Claoxylon flavum, Claoxylon fulvescens, Claoxylon gillisonii, Claoxylon glabrifolium, Claoxylon glandulosum, Claoxylon goodenoviense, Claoxylon grandifolium, Claoxylon gymnadenum, Claoxylon hainanense, Claoxylon hillii, Claoxylon hirsutellum, Claoxylon hosei, Claoxylon humbertii, Claoxylon indicum, Claoxylon insigne, Claoxylon insulanum, Claoxylon kaievskii, Claoxylon khasianum, Claoxylon kinabaluense,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

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