Shibataea

Shibataea kumasaca (Osaka - fu, Japan)

Shibataea is a genus of bamboo subtribe Shibataeinae.

Description

These small species reach heights of growth between 0.5 and 2 meters. The bands for stem reaches up to 0.7 cm. Pro Nodie grows a branch. The plant species of the genus form clumps.

Etymology

The name Shibataea reminiscent of the Japanese botanist Shibatea Keita ( 1897-1949 ).

Types and distribution

The seven to ten Shibataea species are native to southern China. One type was introduced to Japan as an ornamental plant a long time ago, and is often planted wild in eastern Japan.

  • Shibataea chiangshanensis T.H.Wen
  • Shibataea chinensis Nakai
  • Shibataea hispida McClure
  • Butcher's broom bamboo ( Shibataea kumasaca (inch ex Steud. ) Or S. Nakai kumasasa )
  • Shibataea lancifolia Chhu (also Shibataea lanceifolia )
  • Shibataea nanpingensis Q.F.Zheng & K.F.Huang
  • Shibataea strigosa T.H.Wen

Swell

  • Simon Crouzet and Oliver Colin: bamboo. Agricultural Publishing 2003, ISBN 3-8001-4195-7.
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