Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
remotiflora
ID:
854091

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kuntze) L.C.Chia & H.L.Fung

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18: 214 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853426



Common Names

  • Bambusa Remotiflora
  • Remotiflora Bamboo
  • Bamboo Remotiflora


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Description

Bambusa remotiflora (also called 'Remote Flower Bamboo', among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. It is a clumping bamboo, with culms up to 8 m tall and 4 cm in diameter. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, in moist and dry forests, at elevations up to 1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Bambusa remotiflora is often used as an ornamental plant, and its shoots are edible. It is also used for making furniture, paper, and other products. The plant is also known for its air-purifying properties, and is often used in urban landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bambusa remotiflora has small, white flowers that are bell-shaped. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bambusa remotiflora is a bamboo species native to the Himalayas. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach a height of up to 10 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and should be covered lightly with soil. Division of clumps can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Bambusa remotiflora

Bambusa remotiflora is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Bambusa remotiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bambusa remotiflora?

Bambusa remotiflora

What is the common name of Bambusa remotiflora?

Remotiflora bamboo

What is the native range of Bambusa remotiflora?

Southern China, Taiwan, and Vietnam

Species in the Bambusa genus

Bambusa affinis, Bambusa albolineata, Bambusa amplexicaulis, Bambusa angustiaurita, Bambusa angustissima, Bambusa arnhemica, Bambusa aurinuda, Bambusa australis, Bambusa balcooa, Bambusa bambos, Bambusa basihirsuta, Bambusa basisolida, Bambusa beecheyana, Bambusa bicicatricata, Bambusa binghamii, Bambusa boniopsis, Bambusa brevispicula, Bambusa brunneoaciculia, Bambusa burmanica, Bambusa cacharensis, Bambusa cerosissima, Bambusa chungii, Bambusa chunii, Bambusa clavata, Bambusa comillensis, Bambusa concava, Bambusa contracta, Bambusa copelandii, Bambusa corniculata, Bambusa cornigera, Bambusa crispiaurita, Bambusa diaoluoshanensis, Bambusa dissimulator, Bambusa distegia, Bambusa dolichoclada, Bambusa duriuscula, Bambusa emeiensis, Bambusa eutuldoides, Bambusa farinacea, Bambusa fimbriligulata, Bambusa flexuosa, Bambusa fruticosa, Bambusa funghomii, Bambusa gibba, Bambusa gibboides, Bambusa glabro-vagina, Bambusa glaucophylla, Bambusa grandis, Bambusa griffithiana, Bambusa guangxiensis,

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

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Liang Chi Chia (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Chia' in the authors string.
Hok Lam Fung: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.L.Fung' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:392489-1: 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].