Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
verrucosa
ID:
666952

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


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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.

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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 Sapindaceae family

References