Fargesia nitida
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Fargesia nitida is a bamboo - type in the genus Fargesia .
description
The stalks are 10 to 20 mm in diameter and 3 to 5 m high. Older stalks turn blue-black; the leaf sheaths are preserved. The leaves grow very densely, are 4 to 8 cm long, 0.5 to 1 cm wide and glossy green. Fargesia nitida forms clumps like other Fargesia species .
etymology
The name Fargesia is reminiscent of the French missionary in western China, Paul Farges (1844–1912). nitidus means shiny, which means the leaves.
distribution
Fargesia nitida is native to mountain forests at altitudes of 2400 to 4100 m in northeast China. It is one of the most important forage crops for the giant panda .
Culture and application
Fargesia nitida was introduced to Europe (England) in 1889. The plant is hardy and can withstand temperatures of −18 to −28 ° C. She prefers high humidity.
In the last few years (2007, 2008) Fargesia nitida flourished worldwide. After flowering, the bamboo dies. Fargesia nitida should not be bought again until after the end of this flowering period, as the plants will likely flower soon and then die.
In China, the stalks serve as supports for climbing food plants. It is also used to make long pipes.
Sources and further information
literature
- Simon Crouzet and Oliver Colin: Bamboo. Agrarverlag 2003, ISBN 3-8001-4195-7 .
