Phyllostachys sulphurea
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Phyllostachys sulphurea is a bamboo - type of the genus Phyllostachys . This type of bamboo is native to eastern China in the provinces: Anhui , Fujian , Henan , Hunan , Jiangsu , Jiangxi , Shaanxi , Shandong , Zhejiang , where it can be found over 300 m above sea level.
description
Phyllostachys sulphurea is a tall bamboo with straight growth. In its home country it can grow to heights of up to 20 m, in Europe as an ornamental plant 4 to 7 m. This bamboo forms rhizomes , some varieties strong. It has strong stalks with a diameter of 4 to 8 cm. The straw sheaths are light brown and dense black spots. The leaves are light green, sometimes striped pale yellow, 6 to 16 cm long and 1 to 2 cm wide, and form a dense mass of foliage.
The number of chromosomes is 2n = 48.
Etymology and systematics
The epithet sulphurea is Latin and stands for sulfur- colored, which refers to the yellow color of the stalks.
Varieties
There are two varieties, each with several synonyms :
- Phyllostachys sulphurea var. Sulphurea (Syn .: Bambusa sulphurea Carrière , Phyllostachys reticulata (Ruprecht) K. Koch var. Sulphurea (Carrière) Makino , Phyllostachys mitis Poiret var. Sulphurea (Carrière) Carrière )
- Phyllostachys sulphurea var. Viridis R.A. Young (Syn .: Phyllostachys chlorina T.H.Wen , Phyllostachys faberi Rendle , Phyllostachys villosa T.H.Wen , Phyllostachys viridis (Rob.A.Young) McClure )
Varieties and brief description (selection)
- From Phyllostachys sulphurea var. Sulphurea :
- Phyllostachys sulphurea var. Sulphurea : Green, yellowish stalks with age, blooms sporadically in the USA at the moment (also "yellow fur bamboo").
- Phyllostachys sulphurea 'Robert Young': Green bamboo with a yellowish sulcus, stalks with a diameter of 6 cm.
- From Phyllostachys sulphurea var. Viridis :
- Phyllostachys sulphurea var. Viridis R.A. Young : With yellow stalks
- Phyllostachys sulphurea 'Houzeau': A mutation of Phyllostachys sulphurea var. Viridis that originated in the south of France , is also called "vigorous fur bamboo" in German.
- Phyllostachys sulphurea var. Viridis 'Mitis': Green stalks (also "Green Sulfur Bamboo").
use
The bamboo was introduced to Europe (France) in the middle of the 19th century. It is used as an ornamental plant singly, in woods or as a container plant. It prefers clay soils, not too much water, and tolerates frost of −15 to −18 ° C. The sprouts are edible.
Sources and further information
Individual evidence
literature
- Simon Crouzet and Oliver Colin: Bambus Agrarverlag 2003, ISBN 3-8001-4195-7 .
