On the problems of the classification of Chinese bamboos with creeping rhizomes

Wang Cheng-Ping, Ye Guang-Han

Received:1900-01-01 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:1980-08-18 Published:1980-08-18
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Abstract:

So far, the 15 genera of bamboos with creeping rhizomes in China have been known.

Based on the types and evolution of inflorescence, which have been discussed in the

paper, and other criteria of classification, the opinions are given as follows:

1. Some species of Semiarundinaria spp. McClure and Sinobambusa spp. McClure

should be separated and regarded as representing a new genus, because the racemes

of the some species are different from false inflorescence (indeterminate infl.) of the

type species of the two genera, and some other species should be transfered to the genus

Pleioblastus.

2. On account of the similarities in the type of inflorescence and pistil, Brachystachyum may be combined with Semiarundinaria.

3. As the inflorescence, pistil and rhizome of Sinarundinaria are similar in those

of Fargesia, the two genera should be combined. Due to the inflorescence of Fargesia

is different from that of Thamnocalamus, therefore, these two genera must be kept

separating.

4. Key to the Genera of Chinese bamboos with creeping rhizomes is provided in

this paper. But the key is available to flowering materials only, because the construction of it is mainly based on reproductive organs.

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