A Study on the Genus Melocalamus Benth. (Bambusoideae) from China

Hui Chao-Mao, Hsueh Chi-Ju

Received:1900-01-01 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:1992-03-18 Published:1992-03-18
Contact: Hui Chao-Mao

Abstract:

Melocalamus Benth. consists of five species. Through a comprehensive study of

history, morphology, and all specimens available, the authors confirm the occurrence in

China of M. compactiflorus (Kurz.) Benth. et Hook f., the type of the genus, and two species,

M. scandens Hsueh ct Hui, M. fimbriatus Hsueh et Hui, are described as new. A key to species

is provided.

Key words: Melocalamus Benth., M. compactiflorus (Kurz.) Benth. et Hook f., M. scandens Hsueh et Hui, M. fimbriatus Hsueh et Hui

Hui Chao-Mao, Hsueh Chi-Ju. A Study on the Genus Melocalamus Benth. (Bambusoideae) from China[J]. .

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