Dendrocalamus membranaceus
Waya Bamboo, White Bamboo
Also known as: Bambusa membranacea (Munro) Stapleton & N.H.Xia +6 more
- Bambusa membranacea (Munro) Stapleton & N.H.Xia
- Dendrocalamus longifimbriatus Gamble
- Dendrocalamus membranaceus f. fimbriligulatus Hsueh & D.Z.Li
- Dendrocalamus membranaceus f. pilosus Hsueh & D.Z.Li
- Dendrocalamus membranaceus f. striatus Hsueh & D.Z.Li
- Oxytenanthera lacei Gamble
- Sinocalamus longifimbriatus (Gamble) T.Q.Nguyen
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a bamboo.
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Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Dendrocalamus membranaceus (commonly known as Waya Bamboo or White Bamboo) is a bamboo belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bamboo
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bangladesh, Cambodia, China South-Central, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, 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)
India, Puerto Rico, Sumatera