Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
poilanei
ID:
898978

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gagnep.) Croizat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 22: 428 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898313



Common Names

  • Cnesmone Poilanei
  • Poilanei Bamboo
  • Poilanei Grass


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Description

Cnesmone poilanei (also called Poilane's bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to Vietnam. It grows in lowland and montane forests, as well as in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Cnesmone poilanei is used as an ornamental plant, for fuel, and for making furniture, flooring, and other wood products. The leaves can be used as fodder for livestock, and the plant can be used for soil conservation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cnesmone poilanei 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cnesmone poilanei can be propagated through seeds or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Cnesmone poilanei

Cnesmone poilanei is native to Vietnam.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-44153: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Léon Croizat (1894-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croizat' in the authors string.