Biology:Phyllostachys parvifolia
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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. parvifolia
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| Phyllostachys parvifolia C.D.Chu & H.Y.Chou
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Phyllostachys parvifolia is a running bamboo with thick culms that grow tall for a bamboo that endures cold weather.[1]
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) or more with a maximum culm diameter of 10 cm (3.9 in).[1][2] New culms are dark green, paling with age, [1] with a white ring appearing under each node.[2] Branches are short and leaves are small for a bamboo of the genus Phyllostachys.[1] Culm sheath colors of purple-red or brown fade or stripe into light colors of tan or yellow-white further up.[3] Like water bamboo, the rhizomes and roots of this species have air canals as an adaptation for living in wet soil.[2]
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)[2] being a more cold hardy bamboo.[4] Its natural distribution in Asia is limited primarily to Zhejiang Province[1] of China, where it is cultivated.[3] Due to difficulties in propagation, availability in cultivation is limited.[1]
Name
Its common name Anji golden bamboo refers to Anji County of Zhejiang Province.[5] The specific epithet parvifolia means "small-leaved".
Usage
This species is grown mainly for edible shoots, while the culms have general purpose uses.[3] Harvested moderately early, the shoots are of excellent flavor.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Paul Whittaker (2005). Hardy Bamboos: Taming the Dragon. Timber Press, Inc.. p. 167. ISBN 978-0-88192-685-9.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Phyllostachys parvifolia". http://www.bamboogarden.com/Phyllostachys%20parvifolia.htm. Retrieved 2009-07-02.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Phyllostachys parvifolia in Flora of China". http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200025929. Retrieved 2009-07-02.
- ↑ "hardiness ratings". Archived from the original on 2012-06-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20120619041642/http://www.needmorebamboo.com/hardiness.html. Retrieved 2009-07-02.
- ↑ Umberto Quattrocchi (2006). CRC World Dictionary of Grasses. CRC. p. 1716. ISBN 978-0-8493-1303-5. https://archive.org/details/crcworlddictiona02quat_712.
Wikidata ☰ Q293202 entry
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