Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
rifaiana
ID:
1541137

Status:
valid

Authors:
Widjaja

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 19: 55 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022597



Common Names

  • Fimbribambusa rifaiana
  • Rifaiana Fimbribambusa
  • Rifaiana's Fimbribambusa


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Description

Fimbribambusa rifaiana (also called Rifai's Fimbribambusa, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Poaceae. It is an herbaceous perennial, typically growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in wet, marshy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Fimbribambusa rifaiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used to provide shade and shelter.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fimbribambusa rifaiana has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, upright stem with a tuft of leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fimbribambusa rifaiana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10.

Where to Find Fimbribambusa rifaiana

Fimbribambusa rifaiana can be found in China, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Fimbribambusa rifaiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fimbribambusa rifaiana?

Fimbribambusa rifaiana

What are the common names of Fimbribambusa rifaiana?

Rifa's Fimbribambusa

What is the natural habitat of Fimbribambusa rifaiana?

Subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests

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:77213117-1: 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].