Pleioblastus truncatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
truncatus
ID:
891838
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.H.Wen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
J. Bamboo Res. 3(2): 32 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891173
Common Names
- Pleioblastus truncatus
- Truncatus bamboo
- Truncatus hedge bamboo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pleioblastus truncatus (also called Truncated bamboo, among many other common names) is a small, clumping, evergreen bamboo species native to Japan and Taiwan. It grows in moist, shady areas, and is often used as a groundcover or in containers.
Uses & Benefits
Pleioblastus truncatus is commonly used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It can also be used as a ground cover, as it grows quickly and is low-maintenance. It is also used to create privacy screens and windbreaks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pleioblastus truncatus is small and yellow. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pleioblastus truncatus is a small, evergreen, clumping bamboo native to Japan. It is propagated by division or by cuttings. The cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Pleioblastus truncatus
Pleioblastus truncatus is native to Japan.
Pleioblastus truncatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pleioblastus truncatus?
Pleioblastus truncatus
What is the natural habitat of Pleioblastus truncatus?
It is native to Japan.
What is the average height of Pleioblastus truncatus?
It typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.
Species in the Pleioblastus genus
Pleioblastus altiligulatus, Pleioblastus amarus, Pleioblastus argenteostriatus, Pleioblastus distichus, Pleioblastus gramineus, Pleioblastus hattorianus, Pleioblastus hsienchuensis, Pleioblastus incarnatus, Pleioblastus kodzumae, Pleioblastus linearis, Pleioblastus maculatus, Pleioblastus matsunoi, Pleioblastus nagashima, Pleioblastus pseudosasaoides, Pleioblastus rugatus, Pleioblastus sanmingensis, Pleioblastus simonii, Pleioblastus solidus, Pleioblastus truncatus, Pleioblastus viridistriatus, Pleioblastus wuyishanensis, Pleioblastus yixingensis, Pleioblastus guilongshanensis, Pleioblastus variegatus, Pleioblastus triangulata, Pleioblastus glabrinodus,
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:904967-1: 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].