Indocalamus inaequilaterus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inaequilaterus
ID:
876382
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.T.Lin & Z.M.Wu
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 26: 147 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875717
Common Names
- Indocalamus Inaequilaterus
- Unequal-Sided Bamboo
- Unequal-Leaved Bamboo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Indocalamus inaequilaterus (also called Uneven-sided bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to China. It is a perennial evergreen plant that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 4 meters. It prefers moist, shady areas and is often found in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Indocalamus inaequilaterus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Indocalamus inaequilaterus has small yellow flowers and a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Indocalamus inaequilaterus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering.
Where to Find Indocalamus inaequilaterus
Indocalamus inaequilaterus is found in China and Japan.
Species in the Indocalamus genus
Indocalamus amplexicaulis, Indocalamus barbatus, Indocalamus bashanensis, Indocalamus chebalingensis, Indocalamus chishuiensis, Indocalamus confertus, Indocalamus cordatus, Indocalamus decorus, Indocalamus emeiensis, Indocalamus guangdongensis, Indocalamus herklotsii, Indocalamus hirsutissimus, Indocalamus hirtivaginatus, Indocalamus hispidus, Indocalamus hunanensis, Indocalamus inaequilaterus, Indocalamus latifolius, Indocalamus longiauritus, Indocalamus macrophyllus, Indocalamus multinervis, Indocalamus pedalis, Indocalamus petelotii, Indocalamus pseudosinicus, Indocalamus pumilus, Indocalamus quadratus, Indocalamus sinicus, Indocalamus suichuanensis, Indocalamus tessellatus, Indocalamus tongchuensis, Indocalamus victorialis, Indocalamus youxiuensis, Indocalamus jinpingensis,
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
Wan Tao Lin (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Lin' in the authors string.
Zhi Min Wu (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.M.Wu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:934842-1: 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].