Status:
valid
Authors:
(Walter) Muhl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1813
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Amer. Sept. : 14 (1813)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000850575
Common Names
- Tecta Bamboo
- Arundinaria tecta
- Japanese Bamboo
Description
Arundinaria tecta (also called Tecta Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to China. It is a large, clump-forming bamboo with thick, upright culms that can reach heights of up to 10 m (33 ft). It is found in forests, thickets, and along streams in its native range.
Uses & Benefits
Arundinaria tecta is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping, and its leaves are used in the production of paper and textiles.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Arundinaria tecta has small, white, fragrant flowers. Seed: The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and thin, with a single, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arundinaria tecta is a clump-forming, evergreen, perennial grass. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Arundinaria tecta
Arundinaria tecta is native to Japan and can be found in the forests of the Kanto region.
Arundinaria tecta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arundinaria tecta?
Arundinaria tecta
What is the common name of Arundinaria tecta?
Tecta bamboo
What is the natural habitat of Arundinaria tecta?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Arundinaria 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:390563-1: 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].