Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of Genus: Himalayacalamus

ID: 2421

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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)

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Family: Poaceae

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Description en: Genus of 15 species of perennial bamboos from cool forest in India and the Himalayas. They are valued for their dense clumps ofhollow, glossy canes, sometimes attractively striped or stained, and their linear, bluish green leaves. They thrive in areas with cool, damp summers, but are intolerant ofwinter wet and temperatures below -6°C (21°F). In frost-prone areas, grow in a cool greenhouse. In warmer areas, grow as specimen plants in a woodland or wild garden, or in containers.

Hardiness en: Frost hardy.

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Propagation en: Divide in early spring.

Pests en: Trouble free.

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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41

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System Accepted? Botanical name Japanese name Infra-familial classification # species
APG4 Poaceae イネ科 Show
PB2 Poaceae イネ科 Show
PB3 Poaceae イネ科 Show