Shibataea kumasasa

Shibataea kumasaca
Shibataea kumasaca
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Monocots
(unranked):	Commelinids
Order:	Poales
Family:	Poaceae
Genus:	Shibataea
Species:	S. kumasaca
Binomial name
Shibataea kumasaca (Zoll. ex Steud.) Makino ex Nakai
Synonyms
Shibataea kumasasa alternate spelling Bambusa kumasasa Zoll. ex Steud. Arundinaria kumasasa (Zoll. ex Steud.) Kurz Phyllostachys kumasasa (Zoll. ex Steud.) Munro Bambusa aureostriata Regel Arundarbor aureostriata (Regel) Kuntze Phyllostachys ruscifolia Satow Sasa aureostriata (Regel) E.G.Camus Shibataea pygmaea F.Maek. Shibataea tumidinoda T.H.Wen

Shibataea kumasaca, the ruscus-leaf bamboo or ruscus bamboo, is a species of bamboo.

Two groups around the world have different beliefs about the correct name of this species. Some cite Japanese origins with the correct name being Shibataea kumasasa. Another groups refers to it as Shibataea kumasaca, the Latinized name. Taxonomic authorities have yet to settle the issue.

This is an ornamental plant. It grows to approximately 7 feet, and has dark green leaves.

Shibataea kumasaca is native to Fujian and Zhejiang provinces in China, and lives in temperate areas. It is also cultivated in Anhui, Guangdong, Jiangsu, (China), and Japan, Taiwan, United States, and in other places.

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