Fargesia nitida
Fountain Bamboo, Hardy Blue Bamboo
Also known as: Arundinaria nitida Mitford +7 more
- Arundinaria nitida Mitford
- Bambusa nitida (Mitford) A.V.Vassil.
- Bambusa nitida V.N.Vassil.
- Fargesia demissa T.P.Yi
- Fargesia nitida (Mitford) Keng f. & P.P.Yi
- Semiarundinaria nitida J.Y.Shi
- Sinarundinaria nitida (Mitford) Nakai
- Thamnocalamus nitidus (Mitford) Demoly
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a bamboo.
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Fargesia nitida (commonly known as Fountain Bamboo or Hardy Blue Bamboo) is a bamboo within the Poaceae family. It is found natively in Temperate Asia. 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 South-Central, Inner Mongolia, Qinghai
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)
France, Great Britain, Ireland