Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
1323030

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.H.Lai

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
J. Trop. Subtrop. Bot. 21: 7 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335484



Common Names

  • Phyllostachys Microphylla
  • Small-leaved Phyllostachys
  • Small-leaved Bamboo


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Description

Phyllostachys microphylla (also called Small-Leaf Bamboo, among many other common names) is an evergreen bamboo native to China. It is found in moist and shady habitats, such as in forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllostachys microphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a food source and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phyllostachys microphylla has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllostachys microphylla is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial succulent. It is propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water when the soil is dry to the touch and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Phyllostachys microphylla

Phyllostachys microphylla is found in China, Japan, and Korea.

Phyllostachys microphylla FAQ

What is the common name of Phyllostachys microphylla?

Small-Leaf Bamboo

What is the growth rate of Phyllostachys microphylla?

Fast

What is the soil type preferred by Phyllostachys microphylla?

Well-drained, Fertile Soil

Species in the Phyllostachys genus

Phyllostachys acuta, Phyllostachys angusta, Phyllostachys arcana, Phyllostachys atrovaginata, Phyllostachys aurea, Phyllostachys aureosulcata, Phyllostachys bissetii, Phyllostachys carnea, Phyllostachys circumpilis, Phyllostachys dulcis, Phyllostachys edulis, Phyllostachys elegans, Phyllostachys fimbriligula, Phyllostachys flexuosa, Phyllostachys glabrata, Phyllostachys glauca, Phyllostachys heteroclada, Phyllostachys incarnata, Phyllostachys iridescens, Phyllostachys kwangsiensis, Phyllostachys lofushanensis, Phyllostachys makinoi, Phyllostachys mannii, Phyllostachys meyeri, Phyllostachys nidularia, Phyllostachys nigella, Phyllostachys nigra, Phyllostachys nuda, Phyllostachys parvifolia, Phyllostachys platyglossa, Phyllostachys primotina, Phyllostachys prominens, Phyllostachys propinqua, Phyllostachys reticulata, Phyllostachys rivalis, Phyllostachys robustiramea, Phyllostachys rubicunda, Phyllostachys rubromarginata, Phyllostachys rutila, Phyllostachys shuchengensis, Phyllostachys stimulosa, Phyllostachys sulphurea, Phyllostachys tianmuensis, Phyllostachys varioauriculata, Phyllostachys veitchiana, Phyllostachys verrucosa, Phyllostachys violascens, Phyllostachys virella, Phyllostachys viridiglaucescens, Phyllostachys vivax,

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

Guang Hui Lai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.H.Lai' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77127521-1: 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].