Biology:Phyllostachys atrovaginata
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Genus: | Phyllostachys |
| Species: | P. atrovaginata
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| Phyllostachys atrovaginata C.S.Chao & H.Y.Chou
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| Phyllostachys atrovaginata |
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Phyllostachys atrovaginata is a running bamboo with strongly tapered, stiff, upright culms. It may reveal a fragrant scent during warm weather or when vigorously rubbed. [1] The common name of "incense bamboo" comes from the unique aroma. [2] Its culms grow large in diameter relative to height. [3] Maximum height can reach 10 m (33 ft) with a maximum culm diameter of 7.0 cm (2.7 in). [1] This bamboo grows in areas ranging from subtropical to temperate and tolerates winter temperatures down to -23 °C (-10 °F), [1] [2] being a more cold-hardy bamboo. [4] Like water bamboo, the rhizomes and roots of this species also have air canals as an adaptation for living in wet soil. [1][2] The specific epithet atrovaginata or "dark-sheathed" is inspired from the dark green and deep red wine colors of the culm sheaths. [1] P. atrovaginata has formerly been called Phyllostachys congesta. [1] [5]
Edible shoots can be harvested in spring from this cultivated species, while the culms can be used split or unsplit for weaving or crafting bamboo articles. [5] [6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Daphne Lewis, Carol Miles. Farming Bamboo. Lulu.com. p. 128. ISBN 978-1-4357-0131-1.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Phyllostachys atrovaginata". http://www.bamboogarden.com/Phyllostachys%20atrovaginata.htm. Retrieved 2008-05-17.
- ↑ "Phyllostachys atrovaginata". Archived from the original on 2008-04-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20080420091850/http://www.jmbamboo.com/patrovaginata.htm. Retrieved 2008-05-17.
- ↑ "hardiness ratings". Archived from the original on 2012-06-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20120619041642/http://www.needmorebamboo.com/hardiness.html. Retrieved 2008-05-17.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Phyllostachys atrovaginata Incense Bamboo". http://www.midatlanticbamboo.com/bamboo-frames/bamboo-0029.htm. Retrieved 2008-05-17.
- ↑ "Phyllostachys atrovaginata in Flora of China". http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200025881. Retrieved 2008-05-17.
Wikidata ☰ Q7189363 entry
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