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Shibataea

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Kingdom
  
Subfamily
  
Bambusoideae

Tribe
  
Bambuseae

Scientific name
  
Shibataea

Rank
  
Genus

Family
  
Supertribe
  
Bambusodae

Subtribe
  
Shibataeinae

Higher classification
  
Shibataeinae

Order
  
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Similar
  
Shibataea kumasaca, Tropical woody bamboos, Semiarundinaria, Pseudosasa, Chimonobambusa

Shibataea garden plants


Shibataea is a genus of Chinese bamboo in the grass family.

It is a unique shorter bamboo with dark green leaves. This genus of small bamboos are more closely related to the genus Phyllostachys than other small bamboos. An excellent tall groundcover or short hedge, this species is especially suited to climates similar to that of the Pacific Northwest since it dislikes dry climates. The bamboo does not do well with alkaline or water-logged soil. It needs acidic conditions to prevent leaf burn. It is sometimes called Ruscus-leaved bamboo, as the shape of the leaves resembles that of the Ruscus genus. This bamboo is very resistant to bamboo mites. It is used to make canes.

Shibataea Bamboo Shibataea Kumasaca from Burncoose Nurseries
Species
  1. Shibataea chiangshanensis T.H.Wen - Zhejiang
  2. Shibataea chinensis Nakai - Anhui, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Zhejiang
  3. Shibataea hispida McClure - Anhui, Zhejiang
  4. Shibataea kumasasa (Zoll. ex Steud.) Makino (alternate spelling S. kumasaca) - Fujian, Zhejiang; cultivated in Japan and in other parts of China
  5. Shibataea lancifolia C.H.Hu - Fujian, Zhejiang
  6. Shibataea nanpingensis Q.F.Zheng & K.F.Huang - Fujian
  7. Shibataea strigosa T.H.Wen - Jiangxi, Zhejiang
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References

Shibataea Wikipedia