Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Z.Li, Y.X.Zhang & E.D.Liu
Source:
ipni
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 130: 137 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001354544
Common Names
- Yushania tongpeii
- Tongpei Yushania
- Tongpei Yushania Plant
Description
Yushania tongpeii (also called Tongpei's Yushania, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo in the Poaceae family. It is a large plant, reaching a height of up to 10 m. It is found in the tropical regions of China, growing in moist forests and shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Yushania tongpeii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Yushania tongpeii has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Yushania tongpeii is a perennial grass that is native to China. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. Division can be done in spring or fall. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Yushania tongpeii
Yushania tongpeii can be found in the mountains of southwestern China.
Yushania tongpeii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Yushania tongpeii?
Yushania tongpeii
What is the common name of Yushania tongpeii?
Tongpei Bamboo
What is the natural habitat of Yushania tongpeii?
Mountainous regions
Species in the Yushania genus
Yushania ailuropodina,
Yushania anceps,
Yushania andropogonoides,
Yushania auctiaurita,
Yushania baishanzuensis,
Yushania basihirsuta,
Yushania bojieiana,
Yushania brevipaniculata,
Yushania brevis,
Yushania burmanica,
Yushania canoviridis,
Yushania cartilaginea,
Yushania cava,
Yushania chingii,
Yushania collina,
Yushania complanata,
Yushania confusa,
Yushania crassicollis,
Yushania crispata,
Yushania dafengdingensis,
Yushania elegans,
Yushania elevata,
Yushania emeryi,
Yushania exilis,
Yushania falcatiaurita,
Yushania farcticaulis,
Yushania farinosa,
Yushania flexa,
Yushania glandulosa,
Yushania glauca,
Yushania grammata,
Yushania hirsuta,
Yushania hirticaulis,
Yushania lacera,
Yushania laetevirens,
Yushania levigata,
Yushania lineolata,
Yushania longiaurita,
Yushania longissima,
Yushania longiuscula,
Yushania mabianensis,
Yushania maculata,
Yushania maling,
Yushania menghaiensis,
Yushania microphylla,
Yushania mitis,
Yushania multiramea,
Yushania niitakayamensis,
Yushania oblonga,
Yushania pachyclada,
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
De Zhu Li (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Z.Li' in the authors string.
En De Liu (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.D.Liu' in the authors string.
Yu Xiao Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.X.Zhang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60479346-2: 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].