Phyllostachys vivax
Elegant Bamboo, Smooth Sheath Bamboo
Other regional names: Vigorous Bamboo
- Vigorous Bamboo
Also known as: Phyllostachys vivax f. aureocaulis N.X.Ma +4 more
- Phyllostachys vivax f. aureocaulis N.X.Ma
- Phyllostachys vivax f. huanguenzhu C.P.Wang
- Phyllostachys vivax f. huanguenzhu S.Y.Wang
- Phyllostachys vivax f. viridivittata P.X.Zhang & G.H.Lai
- Phyllostachys vivax f. vittata T.H.Wen
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a bamboo.
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Originating in Temperate Asia, Phyllostachys vivax (commonly known as Elegant Bamboo or Smooth-Sheath Bamboo) is a bamboo belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bamboo
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China North-Central, China Southeast
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
China South-Central