Shibataea kumasaca

Shibataea kumasaca
Shibataea kumasaca
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
(unranked): Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Subfamily: Bambusoideae
Supertribe: Bambusodae
Tribe: Bambuseae
Subtribe: Shibataeinae
Genus: Shibataea
Species: S. kumasaca
Binomial name
Shibataea kumasaca
(Zoll. ex Steud.) Makino ex Nakai[1][2]
Synonyms

Shibataea kumasasa

Shibataea kumasaca, Common Name Ruscus Bamboo Or Ruscus-Leaf Bamboo,[1] is a species of bamboo.[2]

Contents

Japanese synonym

Two groups around the world have different beliefs about the correct name of this species. Some cite Japanese origins with the correct name being Shibataea kumasasa. Another groups refers to it as Shibataea kumasaca, the Latinized name. Taxonomic authorities have yet to settle the issue.[3]

Description

This is an ornamental plant. It grows to approximately 7 feet, and has dark green leaves.

Distribution

Shibataea kumasaca is native to Fujian and Zhejiang provinces in China, and lives in temperate areas. It is also cultivated in Anhui, Guangdong, Jiangsu, (China), and Japan, Taiwan, United States, and in other places.[1]

References

Further reading

External links