Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1923: 368 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000898324
Common Names
- Cnesmone Subpeltata
- Subpeltata Bamboo
- Subpeltata Grass
Description
Cnesmone subpeltata (also called Subpeltata, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to Southeast Asia. It is a clumping bamboo with a height of up to 10 meters and a diameter of up to 5 cm. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, in lowland and montane forests, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cnesmone subpeltata 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
Cnesmone subpeltata has small, white flowers that are borne in a dense, terminal panicle. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, unbranched stem with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cnesmone subpeltata is a clumping bamboo that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate wet soils. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, it can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Cnesmone subpeltata
Cnesmone subpeltata is native to India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
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,