PO BOX 557, Yass, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA 2582
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THE AUSTRALIAN BAMBOO NETWORK PO BOX 557, Yass, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA 2582 |
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SPECIES INFORMATION - L |
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GUIDE TO USING THIS DATA: |
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Height (m.) |
Dia. (cm.) |
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Shade/Sun |
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Indicates height shoots are likely to reach in metres |
Average shoot diameter in centimetres |
Minimum tolerance in degrees centigrade |
Tolerance to shade / sun where 1 = full shade and 5 = full sun |
Identifies Australian suppliers - refer to supplier index for more details |
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LEPTASPIS: Native herbaceous species. |
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Leptaspis banksii. |
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Height (m.) |
Dia. (cm.) |
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Shade/Sun |
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? |
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? |
W |
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Description: None available to date. |
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LINGNANIA: This genus has been incorporated into Bambusa in Grasses of the World. |
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?Lingnania fimbriligulatus. |
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Height (m.) |
Dia. (cm.) |
Temp.(°C) |
Shade/Sun |
Suppliers |
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12 |
7 |
-2 |
5 |
L |
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Description: Culm tops arch slightly. Despite the tentative nature of the name of this species it is a decorative plant with almost horizontal branches. This species was brought to Australia from New Zealand where its original scientific name is not known. It has ben tentatively called Bambusa maling there, but this name is not valid. |
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LITHACNE: A bamboo-like grass belonging to the genus Olyreae, which is native to South American forests. Formerly listed as a bamboo, but now shifted out of this group. |
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Lithacne humilis |
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Height (m.) |
Dia. (cm.) |
Temp.(°C) |
Shade/Sun |
Suppliers |
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0.2 |
0.1 |
? |
3-4 |
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Description: Tiny biennial herbaceous bamboo-like grass from South America. |
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