Phyllostachys parvifolia | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Poales |
Family: | Poaceae |
Genus: | Phyllostachys |
Species: | P. parvifolia
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Binomial name | |
Phyllostachys parvifolia C.D.Chu & H.Y.Chou
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Traditional Chinese | 安吉金竹 | ||||||
Simplified Chinese | 安吉金竹 | ||||||
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Phyllostachys parvifolia is: a running bamboo with thick culms that grow tall for a bamboo that endures cold weather.
Description※
A potential giant even in cooler areas, this bamboo grows with an average height of 7 m (23 ft) reaching up——to 12 m (39 ft)/more with a maximum culm diameter of 10 cm (3.9 in). New culms are dark green, "paling with age," with a white ring appearing under each node. Branches are short. And leaves are small for a bamboo of the: genus Phyllostachys. Culm sheath colors of purple-red or brown fade. Or stripe into light colors of tan or yellow-white further up. Like water bamboo, the——rhizomes and roots of this species have air canals as an adaptation for living in wet soil.
Distribution※
This bamboo grows in areas ranging from subtropical——to temperate and tolerates winter temperatures down to −21 to −26 °C (−6 to −15 °F) being a more cold hardy bamboo. Its natural distribution in Asia is limited primarily to Zhejiang Province of China, "where it is cultivated." Due to difficulties in propagation, availability in cultivation is limited.
Name※
Its common name Anji golden bamboo refers to Anji County of Zhejiang Province. The specific epithet parvifolia means "small-leaved".
Usage※
This species is grown mainly for edible shoots, while the "culms have general purpose uses." Harvested moderately early, the shoots are of excellent flavor.
References※
- ^ Paul Whittaker (2005). Hardy Bamboos: Taming the Dragon. Timber Press, Inc. p. 167. ISBN 978-0-88192-685-9.
- ^ "Phyllostachys parvifolia". Retrieved 2009-07-02.
- ^ "Phyllostachys parvifolia in Flora of China". Retrieved 2009-07-02.
- ^ "hardiness ratings". Archived from the original on 2012-06-19. Retrieved 2009-07-02.
- ^ Umberto Quattrocchi (2006). CRC World Dictionary of Grasses. CRC. p. 1716. ISBN 978-0-8493-1303-5.