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Arundinaria viridistriata
Scientific Name: Arundinaria viridistriata
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
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Arundinaria viridistriata
Arundinaria viridistriata, also known as Dwarf Greenstripe Bamboo or Kamuro-zasa, is a visually striking bamboo appreciated for its ornamental value.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant has woody stems that could pose a chewing hazard.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Arundinaria viridistriata (Regel) Makino ex Nakai
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Synonyms:
- Arundinaria auricoma
- Arundinaria viridi-striata (misspelling)
- Pleioblastus auricomus
- Pleioblastus viridistriatus
- Bambusa viridistriata Regel
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to North America and Asia.
- Specifically mentioned as originating in Japan.
- Thrives in temperate climates.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Perennial plant with elongated leptomorph rhizomes.
- Culms (stems) are erect, woody, and terete.
- Culm dimensions: 20-60 cm long and 1-2 mm in diameter.
- Leaves are noted to have yellow stripes.
- Typically grows to 3-4 feet tall.
- Can be either a low-growing ground cover or grow to substantial heights.
Ecological Role
- Rhizomatous, which contributes to its ability to act as a ground cover.
Cultivation
- Requires any reasonable soil.
- Prefers partial shade.
- Requires well-drained, moist soil in sun or part shade.
Quirky Facts
- The stems are about as thick as a knitting needle and slightly hollow.
- It has had at least three different genus names assigned to it in basic plant books.
Further Information
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) offers information on Arundinaria viridistriata.
- Tropicos database.
- World Grass Species - Synonymy database.
- San Marcos Growers.
- Encyclopedia of Life.
- Discover Life.