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Shibataea kumasaca

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Kingdom
  
Plantae

Genus
  
Shibataea

Order
  
Poales

Family
  
Poaceae

Rank
  
Species

Shibataea kumasaca Shibataea kumasaca

Similar
  
Shibataea, Semiarundinaria fastuosa, Pleioblastus, Sasa palmata, Sasaella

Shibataea kumasaca, the ruscus-leaf bamboo or ruscus bamboo, is a species of bamboo.

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Japanese synonym

Shibataea kumasaca BambooWeb Shibataea kumasaca photos and Information pg7

Two groups around the world have different beliefs about the correct name of this species. Some cite Japanese origins with the correct name being Shibataea kumasasa. Another groups refers to it as Shibataea kumasaca, the Latinized name. Taxonomic authorities have yet to settle the issue.

Description

This is an ornamental plant. It grows to approximately 7 feet, and has dark green leaves.

Distribution

Shibataea kumasaca BambooWeb Shibataea kumasaca photos and Information pg6

Shibataea kumasaca is native to Fujian and Zhejiang provinces in China, and lives in temperate areas. It is also cultivated in Anhui, Guangdong, Jiangsu, (China), and Japan, Taiwan, United States, and in other places.

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Shibataea kumasaca Shibataea kumasaca

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Shibataea kumasaca RUNNING BAMBOOS Shibataea kumasaca Thigpen Trail Bamboo Farm

References

Shibataea kumasaca Wikipedia