Shibataea kumasaca
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Shibataea kumasaca | |
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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]
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 John H. Wiersema. "Shibataea kumasaca information from NPGS/GRIN". Ars-grin.gov. Retrieved 2011-08-30.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "PLANTS Profile for Shibataea kumasaca (ruscus-leaf bamboo) | USDA PLANTS". Plants.usda.gov. Retrieved 2011-08-30.
- ↑ "Bamboo Names - ENGLISH INDEX - Abbreviated,Generic". Ars-grin.gov. 2001-04-27. Retrieved 2011-08-30.
Further reading
- Chinese Academy of Sciences. 1959–. Flora reipublicae popularis sinicae. (F China) (Listed as: "kumasasa").
- Hu, C. H. et al. 1988. Acta Phytotax. Sin. 26(2):132. (Listed as: "kumasasa").
- Huxley, A., ed. 1992. The new Royal Horticultural Society dictionary of gardening. (Dict Gard) (Listed as: "kumasasa").
- Ohrnberger, D. 1999. The bamboos of the world. (Bamboo World) (Listed as: lists as S. kumasaca (Steud.) Makino ex Nakai).
- Ohwi, J. 1965. Flora of Japan (Engl. ed.). (F JapanOhwi)
- Walters, S. M. et al., eds. 1986–. European garden flora. (Eur Gard F) (Listed as: lists as S. kumasasa (Zoll.) Nakai).
- Wang Dajun & Shen Shao-Jin. 1987. Bamboos of China. (Bamboo China)
- Wu Zheng-yi & P. H. Raven et al., eds. 1994–. Flora of China (English edition).
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