Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
sinica
ID:
1175999

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth. & Paris

Source:
tro

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. 38: 56 1911

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001175337



Common Names

  • Schwetschkea sinica
  • Sinica Schwetschkea
  • Schwetschkea Sinica


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Description

Schwetschkea sinica (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 sinica 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 sinica 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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Where to Find Schwetschkea sinica

Schwetschkea sinica is native to China and can be found in the mountains of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guangxi.

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

Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35149715: Based on data supplied by Bryonames