Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
hostii
ID:
891130

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Caruel) Govaerts

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. Seed Pl. 3(1): 15 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890465



Common Names

  • Clinomicromeria hostii
  • Host's Clinomicromeria
  • Host's Mountain Mint


Searching for Clinomicromeria hostii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Clinomicromeria hostii (also called 'Host's Bamboo' or 'Host's Giant Bamboo', among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to China. It is a clumping bamboo with a maximum height of 25 feet and a culm diameter of 1.5 inches. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is hardy in USDA zones 6-10.

Uses & Benefits

Clinomicromeria hostii is used for making furniture, flooring, and musical instruments. It is also used for making paper and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Clinomicromeria hostii has small, white flowers that are arranged in a panicle. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

Searching for Clinomicromeria hostii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Clinomicromeria hostii is a fast-growing, clumping bamboo that can reach heights of up to 20 feet. It is hardy in USDA zones 5-9 and prefers full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done through division of the rhizomes or by cuttings. When propagating from rhizomes, it is best to divide the clumps in late winter or early spring. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to take the cuttings in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Clinomicromeria hostii

Clinomicromeria hostii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, and North Africa.

Species in the Clinomicromeria genus

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Théodore Caruel (1830-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Caruel' in the authors string.