Phyllostachys atrovaginata

Taxobox
name = "Phyllostachys atrovaginata"
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Liliopsida
ordo = Poales
familia = Poaceae
genus = "Phyllostachys"
species = "P. atrovaginata"
binomial = "Phyllostachys atrovaginata"

A running bamboo with strongly tapered stiff upright culms, "Phyllostachys atrovaginata" may reveal a fragrant scent during warm weather or when vigorously rubbed.cite book
title= Farming Bamboo
coauthors= Daphne Lewis, Carol Miles
page= 128
publisher= Lulu.com
isbn= 978-1-4357-0131-1] The common name of "Incense Bamboo" comes from the unique aroma.cite web
url= http://www.bamboogarden.com/Phyllostachys%20atrovaginata.htm
title= Phyllostachys atrovaginata
accessdate= 2008-05-17
format= html] Its culms grow large in diameter relative to height. [cite web
url= http://www.jmbamboo.com/patrovaginata.htm
title= Phyllostachys atrovaginata
accessdate= 2008-05-17
format= html] Maximum height can reach 10 meters (33 feet) with a maximum culm diameter of 7 cm (2.75 inches).This bamboo grows in areas ranging from subtropical to temperate and tolerates winter temperatures down to -23°C (-10°F),being a more cold hardy bamboo. [cite web
url= http://www.needmorebamboo.com/hardiness.html
title= hardiness ratings
accessdate= 2008-05-17
format= html] Like water bamboo, the rhizomes and roots of this species also have air canals as an adaptation for living in wet soil.The botanical Latin "atrovaginata" or "dark-sheathed" is inspired from the dark green and deep red wine colors of the culm sheaths."Phyllostachys atrovaginata" has formerly often been called "Phyllostachys congesta".cite web
url= http://www.midatlanticbamboo.com/bamboo-frames/bamboo-0029.htm
title= Phyllostachys atrovaginata Incense Bamboo
accessdate= 2008-05-17
format= html]

Edible shoots can be harvested in springtime from this cultivated species, while the culms can be used split or unsplit for weaving or crafting bamboo articles. [cite web
url= http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=200025881
title= Phyllostachys atrovaginata in Flora of China
accessdate= 2008-05-17
format= html]

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