Status:
valid
Authors:
(Clayton) Clayton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 42: 401 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853579
Common Names
- Foliacea Baptorhachis
- Foliaceous Baptorhachis
- Foliaceous Orchid
Description
Baptorhachis foliacea (also called Foliaceous Baptorhachis, among many other common names) is a tropical and subtropical evergreen bamboo species native to India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It is a clumping bamboo, growing up to 10 m tall with culms up to 5 cm in diameter. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, moist deciduous forests, and wet mountain valleys.
Uses & Benefits
Baptorhachis foliacea is used for making furniture, paper, and musical instruments. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Baptorhachis foliacea has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a panicle. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Baptorhachis foliacea is a clumping bamboo that is native to Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of up to 10 m and prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-prepared seed bed.
Where to Find Baptorhachis foliacea
Baptorhachis foliacea is native to tropical regions of South America, including parts of Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru.
Baptorhachis foliacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Baptorhachis foliacea?
Baptorhachis foliacea
What is the common name of Baptorhachis foliacea?
Foliaceous Baptorhachis
Where is Baptorhachis foliacea native to?
Tropical America
Species in the Baptorhachis 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:943898-1: 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].