Indocalamus youxiuensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
youxiuensis
ID:
876431
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.P.Yi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
J. Bamboo Res. 11(3): 53 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875766
Common Names
- Indocalamus youxiuensis
- Youxiu Bamboo
- Chinese Dwarf Bamboo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Indocalamus youxiuensis (also called Youxiu bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to China. It is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with arching, bright green culms and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shady sites in its native regions and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Indocalamus youxiuensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Indocalamus youxiuensis is a small, yellowish-green inflorescence with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Indocalamus youxiuensis is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate drought. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Indocalamus youxiuensis
Indocalamus youxiuensis is native to China and can be found in moist grasslands, open forests, and along roadsides.
Indocalamus youxiuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Indocalamus youxiuensis?
Indocalamus youxiuensis
What is the family of Indocalamus youxiuensis?
Poaceae
Where is Indocalamus youxiuensis native to?
China
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
Tong Pei Yi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.P.Yi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:961307-1: 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].