Shibataea kumasaca

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Shibataea kumasaca
Shibataea kumasaca
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Monocots
(unranked):
Commelinids
Order:
Poales
Family:
Poaceae
Subfamily:
Bambusoideae
Supertribe:
Bambusodae
Tribe:
Bambuseae
Subtribe:
Shibataeinae
Genus:
Shibataea
Species:
S. kumasaca
Binomial name
Shibataea kumasaca
(Zoll. ex Steud.) Makino ex Nakai[1][2]
Synonyms[3]
  • Shibataea kumasasa alternate spelling
  • Bambusa kumasasa Zoll. ex Steud.
  • Arundinaria kumasasa (Zoll. ex Steud.) Kurz
  • Phyllostachys kumasasa (Zoll. ex Steud.) Munro
  • Bambusa aureostriata Regel
  • Arundarbor aureostriata (Regel) Kuntze
  • Phyllostachys ruscifolia Satow
  • Sasa aureostriata (Regel) E.G.Camus
  • Shibataea pygmaea F.Maek.
  • Shibataea tumidinoda T.H.Wen

Shibataea kumasaca, the ruscus-leaf bamboo[1] or ruscus bamboo, is a species of bamboo.[2]

Japanese synonym

Two groups around the world have different beliefs about the correct name of this species. Some cite Japanese origins with the correct name being Shibataea kumasasa. Another groups refers to it as Shibataea kumasaca, the Latinized name. Taxonomic authorities have yet to settle the issue.[4]

Description

This is an ornamental plant. It grows to approximately 7 feet, and has dark green leaves.

Distribution

Shibataea kumasaca is native to Fujian and Zhejiang provinces in China, and lives in temperate areas. It is also cultivated in Anhui, Guangdong, Jiangsu, (China), and Japan, Taiwan, United States, and in other places.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c John H. Wiersema. "Shibataea kumasaca information from NPGS/GRIN". Ars-grin.gov. Retrieved 2011-08-30.
  2. ^ a b "PLANTS Profile for Shibataea kumasaca (ruscus-leaf bamboo) | USDA PLANTS". Plants.usda.gov. Retrieved 2011-08-30.
  3. ^ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
  4. ^ "Bamboo Names - ENGLISH INDEX - Abbreviated,Generic". Ars-grin.gov. 2001-04-27. Retrieved 2011-08-30.

Further reading

  • Chinese Academy of Sciences. 1959–. Flora reipublicae popularis sinicae. (F China) (Listed as: "kumasasa").
  • Hu, C. H. et al. 1988. Acta Phytotax. Sin. 26(2):132. (Listed as: "kumasasa").
  • Huxley, A., ed. 1992. The new Royal Horticultural Society dictionary of gardening. (Dict Gard) (Listed as: "kumasasa").
  • Ohrnberger, D. 1999. The bamboos of the world. (Bamboo World) (Listed as: lists as S. kumasaca (Steud.) Makino ex Nakai).
  • Ohwi, J. 1965. Flora of Japan (Engl. ed.). (F JapanOhwi)
  • Stapleton, C. M. A. (1997). The Good Luck or Fortune-inviting Bamboo, Shibataea kumasaca (Steud) Makino ex Nakai: a discussion of the correct botanical name. Bamboo Soc. (GB) Newsletter 27: 32--37. http://www.bamboo-identification.co.uk/SHIBATBN.pdf
  • Walters, S. M. et al., eds. 1986–. European garden flora. (Eur Gard F) (Listed as: lists as S. kumasasa (Zoll.) Nakai).
  • Wang Dajun & Shen Shao-Jin. 1987. Bamboos of China. (Bamboo China)
  • Wu Zheng-yi & P. H. Raven & Hong D. Y., eds. 2006. Shibataea kumasaca in Flora of China (English edition). http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=220012487

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