Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
glabra
ID:
896281

Status:
valid

Authors:
Holttum

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 15: 270 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895616

Common Names

  • Racemobambos glabra
  • Smooth racemobambos
  • Racemobambos grass

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Description

Racemobambos glabra (also called bamboo palm, among many other common names) is a perennial palm native to tropical Asia. It typically grows to a height of 3–6 m (10–20 ft) and has long, thin leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Racemobambos glabra is used as a forage grass for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Racemobambos glabra has small, white flowers with a single pistil and three stamens. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are short and have a single, wide, oval leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Racemobambos glabra is a perennial grass that is native to Southeast Asia. It is a low-growing plant that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers moist soils and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in moist soil.

Where to Find Racemobambos glabra

Racemobambos glabra can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South and Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:419228-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].