Semiarundinaria
Semiarundinaria ( syn.. Brachystachyum Keng ) is a genus of bamboo subtribe Shibataeinae, which also includes the genus Phyllostachys counts.
Description and Use
Semiarundaria are medium- high bamboo species ( 3-14 m), generally form their stalks three branches per node. The stalks have diameters of 1 to 4 cm. They form only a few streamers and therefore need less space than eg Phyllostachys species. Since many species are hardy, they are also cultivated in Europe.
Etymology
The name Semiarundinaria consists of the word parts semi = "half" and a bamboo Arundinaria species of the subtribe Arundinariinae.
Types (selection) and distribution
The genus consists of six to 15 species occurring mainly in Japan, Nepal, Bhutan, in eastern and southern China ( three species).
- Semiarundinaria densiflora ( Rendle ) T.H.Wen
- Narihira Bamboo ( Semiarundinaria fastuosa ( Mitford ) Makino )
- Semiarundinaria kagamiana Makino
- Semiarundinaria makinoi Hisauti & Muroi
- Semiarundinaria okuboi
- Semiarundinaria pantlingii ( Gamble) Nakai: Is located at about 2300 m in the Himalayas ( Nepal, Bhutan).
- Semiarundinaria sinica T.H.Wen
- Semiarundinaria yashadake ( Makino ex Shiro. ) Makino