Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 9: 502 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666284
Common Names
- Verrucosa Elattostachys
- Elattostachys Verrucosa
- Verrucosa Elattostachy
Synonyms
- Jagera glabra Hassk. [unknown]
- Otophora javanica Miq. [unknown]
- Melicocca javanica Hassk. [unknown]
- Cupania distachya Blume [unknown]
- Cupania mutabilis Miq. [unknown]
- Cupania verrucosa Blume [unknown]
Description
Elattostachys verrucosa (also called Chinese Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to China and Taiwan. It is a clumping bamboo with culms that can reach up to 8 m in height and 2.5 cm in diameter. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is often found in forests, along roadsides, and in other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Elattostachys verrucosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can be used to create a low-maintenance garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Elattostachys verrucosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Elattostachys verrucosa is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Elattostachys verrucosa
Elattostachys verrucosa is native to tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.
Elattostachys verrucosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elattostachys verrucosa?
Elattostachys verrucosa
What is the common name of Elattostachys verrucosa?
No common name
Where is Elattostachys verrucosa found?
It is found in New Guinea
Species in the Elattostachys genus
Elattostachys aiyurensis,
Elattostachys angulosa,
Elattostachys apetala,
Elattostachys dzumacensis,
Elattostachys erythrocarpa,
Elattostachys globosa,
Elattostachys goropuensis,
Elattostachys incisa,
Elattostachys megalantha,
Elattostachys microcarpa,
Elattostachys nervosa,
Elattostachys obliquinervis,
Elattostachys palauensis,
Elattostachys rubrofructus,
Elattostachys solomonensis,
Elattostachys tetraporandra,
Elattostachys venosus,
Elattostachys verrucosa,
Elattostachys xylocarpa,
Elattostachys zippeliana,
Species in the Sapindaceae family