cock bamboo
Phyllostachys iridescens C.Y.Yao & S.Y.Chen
Phyllostachys iridescens is a species of bamboo native to the southeastern regions of China, specifically found in the provinces of Anhui, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang. It belongs to the genus Phyllostachys in the grass family, Poaceae. The species was first described in 1980 by C.Y. Yao and S.Y. Chen. Commonly known as cock bamboo, it is a member of the diverse and economically significant bamboo group.
Description
Phyllostachys iridescens is a bamboo species that occurs naturally in the southeastern part of China. It is distributed across the provinces of Anhui, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang. The species was formally described in 1980 by botanists C.Y. Yao and S.Y. Chen. It is classified under the genus Phyllostachys, which is part of the grass family, Poaceae. This bamboo is also referred to as cock bamboo in English. Its description and classification are based on botanical observations and regional distribution patterns.
Other common names
cock bamboo
Distribution
China Southeast
Synonyms
Phyllostachys iridescens f. luteosulcataPhyllostachys iridescens f. striata