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Pseudosasa amabilis

Tea Stick Bamboo, Tonkin Bamboo
Other regional names: Tonkin Cane +1 more
  • Tonkin Cane
  • Tsingli Cane
Also known as: Arundinaria amabilis McClure +8 more
  • Arundinaria amabilis McClure
  • Arundinaria amabilis var. convexa (Z.P.Wang & G.H.Ye) C.S.Chao & G.Y.Yang
  • Arundinaria amabilis var. farinosa (C.S.Chao ex S.L.Chen & G.Y.Sheng) C.S.Chao & G.Y.Yang
  • Arundinaria amabilis var. sativa McClure
  • Pseudosasa amabilis (McClure) Keng.f. ex S.L.Chen et al.
  • Pseudosasa amabilis var. amabilis
  • Pseudosasa amabilis var. convexa Z.P.Wang & G.H.Ye
  • Pseudosasa amabilis var. farinosa C.S.Chao ex S.L.Chen & G.Y.Sheng
  • Pseudosasa amabilis var. tenuis S.L.Chen & G.Y.Sheng
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a bamboo.

Originating in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Pseudosasa amabilis (commonly known as Tea-Stick Bamboo or Tonkin bamboo) is a bamboo belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bamboo

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China Southeast, Vietnam

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Puerto Rico

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