Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gagnep.) Croizat
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 22: 428 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898270
Common Names
- Linearis Bamboo
- Chinese Linearis Bamboo
- Slender Linearis Bamboo
Description
Cnesmone linearis (also called linear cnesmone, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a shrub with stems that are up to 2 m tall and 2 cm in diameter. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in wet mountain forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cnesmone linearis is used for making furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cnesmone linearis is a white to pale yellow spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown to black, oblong-shaped grain. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, thin stem and a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cnesmone linearis is a perennial grass that is native to tropical Africa. It is propagated by seed or vegetative means. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny location. To propagate vegetatively, cuttings can be taken from the stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Cnesmone linearis
Cnesmone linearis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, from India to China.
Species in the Cnesmone genus
Cnesmone anisosepala,
Cnesmone hainanensis,
Cnesmone javanica,
Cnesmone laevis,
Cnesmone laotica,
Cnesmone linearis,
Cnesmone mairei,
Cnesmone peltata,
Cnesmone philippinensis,
Cnesmone poilanei,
Cnesmone subpeltata,
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,