Pseudostachyum Explained

Pseudostachyum polymorphum is a monotypic Asian species of bamboo in the grass family.^{[1] [2] [3]}

It is the only known species of the genus Pseudostachyum. The plant is found in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand, and southern China (Yunnan, Guangdong, Guangxi).^{[4] [5]}

Formerly included^[4] see Melocalamus Neohouzeaua

• Pseudostachyum compactiflorum - Melocalamus compactiflorus
• Pseudostachyum glomeriflorum - Melocalamus compactiflorus
• Pseudostachyum helferi - Neohouzeaua helferi

Notes and References

1. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/87381#page/146/mode/1up Munro, William. 1868. Transactions of the Linnean Society of London 26(1): 141-142
2. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/87381#page/166/mode/1up Munro, William. 1868. Transactions of the Linnean Society of London 26(1): plate IV (4), figure B (at right)
3. Web site: Tropicos | Name - Pseudostachyum Munro . tropicos.org. 2016-02-07.
4. Web site: World Checklist of Selected Plant Families: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . apps.kew.org. 2016-02-07.
5. Web site: Flora of China Vol. 22 Page 56 泡竹 pao zhu Pseudostachyum polymorphum Munro, Trans. Linn. Soc. London. 26: 142. 1868. . efloras.org. 2016-02-07.