Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
pygmaea
ID:
1175994

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dozy & Molk.) Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 39: 434 1875

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175332



Common Names

  • Schwetschkea pygmaea
  • Pygmaea Schwetschkea
  • Schwetschkea Pygmaea


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Description

Schwetschkea pygmaea (also called Chinese Bamboo, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, clumping bamboo native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam. It grows in moist, shady forests and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Schwetschkea pygmaea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for landscaping and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schwetschkea pygmaea is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schwetschkea pygmaea is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is cultivated as an ornamental plant. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Schwetschkea pygmaea

Schwetschkea pygmaea is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats and the Eastern Himalayas.

Species in the Leskeaceae family

Fabronidium guatemaliense, Haplocladium parvulum, Haplocladium angustifolium, Haplocladium discolor, Haplocladium gracilisetum, Haplocladium jacquemontii, Haplocladium larminatii, Haplocladium microphyllum, Haplocladium percapillatum, Haplocladium persistens, Haplocladium porphyropelma, Haplocladium schimperi, Haplocladium stratosum, Haplocladium strictulum, Haplocladium virginianum, Haplocladium plumulosum, Haplocladium perparaphyllum, Haplocladium vestitum, Haplocladium kiusiuense, Hylocomiopsis cylindricarpa, Hylocomiopsis ovicarpa, Leptocladium sinense, Leskea plumaria, Leskea polenburgii, Leskea polycarpa, Leskea riparia, Leskea scabrinervis, Leskea subacuminata, Leskea subfiliramea, Leskea vaucheri, Leskea australis, Leskea brevifolia, Leskea catenularia, Leskea consanguinea, Leskea filivaga, Leskea gracilescens, Leskea guineensis, Leskea hyloapiculata, Leskea integra, Leskea latifolia, Leskea mauritiana, Leskea obscura, Leskea filaria, Leskea leskeoides, Leskea perstricta, Leskea moravica, Leskea sublaevifolia, Leskea acuminata, Leskea schiedeana, Leskeadelphus angustatus,

References

Julian(us) Hendrik Molkenboer (1816-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molk.' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
Frans Dozy (1807-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dozy' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35149710: Based on data supplied by Bryonames