elegant bamboo
Phyllostachys vivax McClure
Phyllostachys vivax, known as elegant bamboo, is a member of the grass family Poaceae. It is native to several regions in China, including North-Central, South-Central, and Southeast China. The species was first described in 1945 by McClure.
Description
Phyllostachys vivax is a bamboo species belonging to the genus Phyllostachys within the grass family Poaceae. Commonly referred to as elegant bamboo, it is indigenous to multiple regions in China. The species was formally published in 1945 by McClure. It is part of the bamboo subfamily, which is known for its woody, perennial growth and economic importance.
Other common names
smooth-sheath bamboovigorous bambooelegant bamboorunning giant bamboo
Distribution
China North-Central · China South-Central · China Southeast
Synonyms
Phyllostachys vivax f. aureocaulisPhyllostachys vivax f. vittataPhyllostachys vivax f. viridivittataPhyllostachys vivax f. huanguenzhu