Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
microphyllus
ID:
846468

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hsueh f. & T.P.Yi) Hsueh f. & T.P.Yi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
J. Bamboo Res. 4(2): 7 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845803



Common Names

  • Ampelocalamus microphyllus
  • Microphyllous Ampelocalamus
  • Microphyllous Bamboo


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Description

Ampelocalamus microphyllus (also called Small-leafed bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to China. It is a tall, evergreen, clump-forming bamboo with slender culms and small leaves. It grows in mountain forests, thickets and valleys at elevations of 1000-3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Ampelocalamus microphyllus is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to stabilize sandy soils and to prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ampelocalamus microphyllus has small white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ammophila microphyllus is a hardy, fast-growing, evergreen grass that is native to coastal regions of China. It is tolerant of salt and wind and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or by division. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The divisions should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Ampelocalamus microphyllus

Ampelocalamus microphyllus can be found in China.

Ampelocalamus microphyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ampelocalamus microphyllus?

Ampelocalamus microphyllus

What is the common name of Ampelocalamus microphyllus?

Small-leaved Bamboo

Where is Ampelocalamus microphyllus found?

China

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Xue Jiru (1921-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hsueh' in the authors string.
Tong Pei Yi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.P.Yi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:914812-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].