Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
859945

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.H.Wen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
J. Bamboo Res. 5(1): 20 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859280



Common Names

  • Chimonobambusa pubescens
  • Pubescens Bamboo
  • Hairy Bamboo


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Description

Chimonobambusa pubescens (also called Pubescens Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to China. It is a clumping bamboo with culms that grow to a height of about 4 m. The culms are green with yellow stripes and have a diameter of about 2 cm. It is found in moist and shady habitats in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou.

Uses & Benefits

Chimonobambusa pubescens is a popular ornamental plant and is often used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chimonobambusa pubescens is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chimonobambusa pubescens is a clump-forming, evergreen bamboo with arching, bright green culms. It is best grown in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring.

Where to Find Chimonobambusa pubescens

Chimonobambusa pubescens is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guangxi.

Chimonobambusa pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chimonobambusa pubescens?

Chimonobambusa pubescens

What is the common name of Chimonobambusa pubescens?

Hairy Bamboo

What is the natural habitat of Chimonobambusa pubescens?

It is native to China, where it grows in moist forests and along streams.

Species in the Chimonobambusa genus

Chimonobambusa angustifolia, Chimonobambusa armata, Chimonobambusa brevinoda, Chimonobambusa callosa, Chimonobambusa communis, Chimonobambusa convoluta, Chimonobambusa damingshanensis, Chimonobambusa fansipanensis, Chimonobambusa grandifolia, Chimonobambusa hejiangensis, Chimonobambusa hirtinoda, Chimonobambusa hsuehiana, Chimonobambusa lactistriata, Chimonobambusa leishanensis, Chimonobambusa luzhiensis, Chimonobambusa macrophylla, Chimonobambusa marmorea, Chimonobambusa metuoensis, Chimonobambusa microfloscula, Chimonobambusa montigena, Chimonobambusa ningnanica, Chimonobambusa opienensis, Chimonobambusa pachystachys, Chimonobambusa paucispinosa, Chimonobambusa puberula, Chimonobambusa pubescens, Chimonobambusa purpurea, Chimonobambusa quadrangularis, Chimonobambusa rigidula, Chimonobambusa sichuanensis, Chimonobambusa szechuanensis, Chimonobambusa tianquanensis, Chimonobambusa tuberculata, Chimonobambusa tumidissinoda, Chimonobambusa unifolia, Chimonobambusa utilis, Chimonobambusa verruculosa, Chimonobambusa gracilis, Chimonobambusa jainii, Chimonobambusa puberula, Chimonobambusa arunachalensis, Chimonobambusa sangzhiensis, Chimonobambusa communis, Chimonobambusa multigemmia, Chimonobambusa zhizhuzhu,

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

Tai Hui Wen (b.1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.H.Wen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:930457-1: 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].