Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
kontumensis
ID:
1323970

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.N.Nguyen, N.H.Xia & V.T.Tran

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Candollea 68: 161 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336424



Common Names

  • Annamocalamus kontumensis
  • Kontumensis Annamocalamus
  • Kontum Annamocalamus


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Description

Annamocalamus kontumensis (also called 'Kontum Annamocalamus', among many other common names) is a large, woody bamboo species that is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in humid, tropical forests, and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate. Its inflorescence is a panicle of small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Annamocalamus kontumensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Annamocalamus kontumensis is a white or yellow 5-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Annamocalamus kontumensis is a perennial grass native to Vietnam. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Annamocalamus kontumensis

Annamocalamus kontumensis is native to Vietnam.

Annamocalamus kontumensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Annamocalamus kontumensis?

Annamocalamus kontumensis

What type of plant is Annamocalamus kontumensis?

Grass

Where is Annamocalamus kontumensis found?

Vietnam

Species in the Annamocalamus genus

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

Nian He Xia (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Xia' in the authors string.
Van Tien Tran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.T.Tran' in the authors string.
Hoang Nghia Nguyen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.N.Nguyen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77130416-1: 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].