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Bambusa multiplex (Lour.) Raeusch. ex Schult.f.
| Family Name: | Poaceae (Gramineae) |
| Synonyms: | Bambusa albifolia T.H.Wen & J.J.Hua, Bambusa alphonse-karrii Mitford ex Satow , Bambusa argentea Nehrl. |
| Common Name: | Hedge Bamboo, Buluh Pagar, Chinese Dwarf Bamboo |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Grass or Grass-like Plant, Bamboo |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Fountain (Palm-like) |
| Maximum Height | 11 m to 14 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | India, Nepal, East Himalaya, South-Central & Southeastern China, Taiwan, Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Monsoon Forest) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Clump-forming bamboo that grows up to 14 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Linear leaves are densely clustered at the branch tips and have entire leaf margin. |
| Stems | Thin culms are 4 cm wide. |
| Cultivation | This species is prone to attack by scale insects and mealy bugs. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
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Others
| Master ID | 418 |
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| Species ID | 1714 |
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