Shibataea kumasasa (PROSEA)
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Introduction |
Shibataea kumasasa (Zollinger) Nakai
- Family: Gramineae
Distribution
S. kumasasa originated in southern Japan and has been introduced in tropical Asia (including Malesia), Europe and America.
Uses
S. kumasasa is used as hedge and as ornamental plant.
Observations
Monopodial bamboo. Culm up to 1.5 m tall, 3-5 mm in diameter. Branches 2-6 at each node, each bearing one leaf blade. It has a running habit, as the rhizome system is monopodial. Propagation is by rhizome cuttings.
Selected sources
21, 22.