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borinda

Scientific Name: Borinda

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

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Borinda Bamboo

The genus Borinda encompasses a group of clumping bamboos known for their ornamental value and striking culm colors. Often admired for their non-invasive nature, they bring an exotic touch to gardens.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some species are known for producing new culms in early summer.
  • These bamboos can grow tall (up to 24 feet in height) and have a diameter of up to 2 inches.
  • Deciduous species lose their leaves in winter.

Scientific Classification

  • Scientific Name: Borinda
  • Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
  • Subfamily: Bambusoideae
  • Taxonomic Rank: Genus
  • Synonyms: Some species were previously classified under the genera Fargesia and Yushania. Examples include Borinda yunnanensis (Syn Fargesia yunnanensis).

Common Names

  • Blue Panda (Fargesia &#8216Blue panda&#8217)
  • Chocolate Bamboo (Borinda fungosa)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Central China, particularly Yunnan and Sichuan provinces.
  • Grows at high altitudes in montane forests (e.g., slopes of Zi Ben Shan, Yunnan, SW China at 3300m asl).

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • Clumping bamboo, meaning it spreads slowly and is generally considered non-invasive.
  • Can grow to heights ranging from 16 to 25 feet, with culm diameters of 1.5 to 2 inches.
  • Culms (stems) can exhibit a variety of colors, including blue-grey, powdery blue, white waxy bloom, dark brown, and reddish hues.
  • Some species have fine vertical lines on the culms.
  • Evergreen and deciduous species exist.
  • New culms are produced in early summer.

Hardiness

  • Generally hardy in USDA zones 8 and 9.
  • Specific hardiness varies by species (e.g., Borinda boliana hardy to 10 F, Borinda papyrifera hardy to 15 F).
  • Not suited for climates with high heat and humidity (e.g., southeastern states).

Quirky Facts

  • The genus Borinda is named in honor of Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972), an Irish-born British agrostologist, taxonomist, and plant collector.
  • Some species, like Borinda albocerea, have culms that age from powder blue to a straw brown-yellow.
  • In some cultures, similar to Borinda (unspecified), their syrup-coated sesame balls are used as a religious offering.

Nomenclature

  • The genus Borinda was established in 1994 by Christopher Mark Adrian Stapleton.

Resources

  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) provides help and information.
  • Bambus-Lexikon offers detailed information and images.