Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
wuyishanensis
ID:
891869

Status:
valid

Authors:
Q.F.Zheng & K.F.Huang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Wuyi Sci. J. 2: 18 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000891204



Common Names

  • Wuyishanensis bamboo
  • Pleioblastus wuyishanensis
  • Wuyishanensis pleioblastus


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Description

Pleioblastus wuyishanensis (also called Wuyishan bamboo, among many other common names) is a small evergreen bamboo species native to China. It is a clump-forming bamboo with green culms, up to 1.5 m tall and 0.5 cm in diameter, with white stripes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade, and is hardy to -15°C.

Uses & Benefits

Pleioblastus wuyishanensis is a popular ornamental grass that is used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is a fast-growing, clumping grass that is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and climates.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pleioblastus wuyishanensis has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pleioblastus wuyishanensis is a fast-growing, evergreen, clumping bamboo that can reach heights of up to 6 feet. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and in well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a warm, sheltered location.

Where to Find Pleioblastus wuyishanensis

Pleioblastus wuyishanensis is native to China.

Pleioblastus wuyishanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pleioblastus wuyishanensis?

Pleioblastus wuyishanensis

What is the natural habitat of Pleioblastus wuyishanensis?

It is native to China.

What is the average height of Pleioblastus wuyishanensis?

It typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.

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

Qing Fang Zheng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.F.Zheng' in the authors string.
Ke Fu Huang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.F.Huang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1006045-1: 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].