Phyllostachys heteroclada
| Phyllostachys heteroclada | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Subfamily: | Bambusoideae |
| Genus: | Phyllostachys |
| Species: | heteroclada |
| Binomial name | |
| Phyllostachys heteroclada | |
Also known as "Water Bamboo", Phyllostachys heteroclada is a running bamboo. The Water Bamboo name comes from the air canals in the rhizomes and roots that allow this bamboo to grow in more saturated conditions as compared to similar species. This species can also have abrupt kinks at the base of the culms. Maximum height can reach 35+' with a diameter of 2". Cold hardy to around -5F. Grows well in USDA zone 6b-10.
References
- "Phyllostachys heteroclada Oliv.". Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN) online database. Retrieved 2012-07-30.
- "Phyllostachys heteroclada Oliv.". Tropicos.org. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 2012-07-30.