Diversity, endemism and conservation status of native. For more multimedia, look at otatea acuminata on wikimedia commons. This description is based on extensive research and observations of this plant as it grows in our nurseries. Masses of long narrow leaves hang in graceful plumes. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Otatea acuminata posted on april 9, 2014 by stephenryan in collector plants, evergreen, foliage plants, good pot plant, winter interest. This bamboo grows in a mound like to upright form and will not grow where temperatures go below 22 degrees f for any length of time.
Otatea, called weeping bamboo, is a genus of clumping bamboos in the grass family, native to mexico, central america, and colombia. The name derives from the nahuatl word otatl, meaning bamboo species. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Media in category otatea acuminata the following files are in this category, out of total. Lynn clark in front of chusquea enigmatica, the smallest woody bamboo species in mexico. Bamboo style gale beth goldberg, linda garland download. The mexican weeping bamboo, otatea acuminata, is a clumping bamboo native to central and southern mexico and central america. Jstor is a notforprofit service that helps scholars, researchers, and students discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content in a trusted digital archive. Very informative article on over a hundred desirable tropical plants with cultural information, photos and availability at jungle music. Prefers a drier environment than most tropical bamboos.
Ornamental grasses in stock or special order availability. Pdf mexican priority bamboo species under scenarios of. Pdf mexican priority bamboo species under scenarios of climate. I looked and there are 5 sources for the dwarf variety. Bambusoideae poaceae comprise three distinct and wellsupported lineages. Otatea acuminata aztecorum chica dwarf mexican weeping. The otatea is hardy to only 20 degrees and may experience leaf drop and cane dieback at 18 degrees. An otatea acuminata in nahilalakip ha genus nga otatea, ngan familia nga poaceae. Oral setae and fimbriae are also usually developed on the foliage leaves in olmeca and otatea, again. Poaceae in harvested stands find, read and cite all the.
This page was last edited on 19 january 2015, at 09. Tropical plants, descriptions, photos and availability. The mexican weeping bamboo, otatea acuminata, is a clumping bamboo native to central and southern mexico and central america the plant produces thick stands of culms with long narrow leaves. The mexican weeping bamboo, otatea acuminata, is a clumping bamboo native to central and. This plant loves full sun and hot temperatures, but may also be planted in light shade. Guadua inermis and otatea acuminata are two bamboo species that are. In some embodiments, the bamboo biomass materials are derived from a pure stand or monoculture of bamboo. Mexican weeping bamboo otatea acuminata aztecorum in. X high takes salt water at roots and foliage, typically the first line of. The florida caribbean chapter of the american bamboo society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to gaining knowledge and educating the public on bamboos, with emphasis on research and preservation and propagation of endangered species. Excellent in ornamental gardens without heavy irrigation, or in welldrained pots will grow to 6.
The plant produces thick stands of culms with long narrow leaves. It can grow to a maximum height of 15 and we have them available in 15g containers. Ang otatea acuminata sakop sa kahenera nga otatea sa kabanay nga poaceae. If you are generating a pdf of a journal article or book chapter, please feel free to enter the title and author information. Bambusa multiplex alphonse karr bambusa multiplex silverstripe bambusa old hamii. Additional information regarding these descriptions is always welcome. The moving wall represents the time period between the last issue available in jstor and the most recently published issue of a journal.
All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Download pdf download all download jpeg 2000 download text sida, contributions to botany. The name derives from the nahuatl otatl, meaning bamboo. Taxonomical details, with common names, distribution, and synonyms. Optimal somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration were obtained by culture in. Somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration from zygotic. Using the neotropical genus otatea as a model for applying species delimitation methods using parametric coalescentbased and nonparametric methods to delimit species.
Mature spikelets from guadua inermis, lithachne pauciflora, otatea acuminata, and phyllostachys aurea were collected from tropical seasonal forests in the state of veracruz, mexico during the middry season when florets were at full anthesis fig. The long narrow leaves are produced in such abundance that they almost completely obscure the culm. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Wo2012097380a1 compositions and methods for bamboo. Based on the above results we propose the inclusion of the mexican endemics c. Fountains of softly drooping, grassy leaves on slender black stems gracefully accent a japanese garden or waterside. Genbank sequence accessions of two plastid dna regions rbcl and matk. Tropical bamboo the florida caribbean chapter of the. In some embodiments, the bamboo pure stand or monoculture is generated by. Disclosed herein are compositions, methods and systems for bamboo pulping. Parametric and nonparametric species delimitation methods. This bamboo a native of mexico is a clumping bamboo that makes a handsome specimen in the garden because of its rather delicate, graceful, drooping, feathery foliage. Bamboo biomass materials that are exclusively or largely uniform are used for bamboo pulping. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about otatea species, mexican weeping bamboo, mexican woody bamboo otatea acuminata supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles databa.
The information you enter here will be stored in the. In otatea acuminata the first and third patterns have been observed ruizsanchez et. The speciation events in otatea occurred during the late miocenelate pleistocene. Otatea acuminata aztecorum mexican weeping ocean view. Both methods support the separation of two new species formerly in o. Download our bamboo guide to view the names of all our clumping and running bamboo species. D otatea acuminata, current geographic potential distribution, black dots are georeferenced localities used to build the models. Otatea acuminata aztecorum chica dwarf mexican weeping bamboo a dwarf form of the mexican weeping bamboo, a gracefully arching clumpforming bamboo that can reach a maximum height of 20 feet this one is listed on the american bamboo society website with. Otatea acuminata is also located in approximately the same region. Ive never seen that one or looked at that description. Using parametric coalescentbased and nonparametric methods to delimit species. Otatea acuminata in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. This plant may reach heights of 1520 in ideal conditions with warm, relatively dry winters, but in areas with more frost and occasional temperatures in the teens, it may maintain heights of only 612.
American bamboo society bamboo species source list no. Mature spikelets from guadua inermis, lithachne pauciflora, otatea acuminata, and phyllostachys aurea were collected from tropical seasonal. This bamboo can reach 20 tall, with canes that are 1. Download pdf core concept collection article published. Otatea acuminata aztecorum mexican weeping 5 litre bag typical height 1m. Note that photos a, b and c represent the actual specimens collected for this study. Links to highresolution free images of otatea acuminata subsp. The genus comprises 10 species, of which the bestknown is of the mexican weeping bamboo otatea acuminata. Some documents posted on the hear website are in adobe acrobat pdf format. Excellent in ornamental gardens without heavy irrigation, or. The sheaths on the inferior part of culms persist for several months. Otatea acuminata aztecorum mexican weeping bamboo a gracefullyarching clump bamboo that can reach a maximum height of 20 feet.
The most used part of otatea acuminata and the other mexican bamboo species is the culm the name for the main cane. Botanicalcommon name otatea acuminate aztecorum mexican weeping bamboo is the most beautiful bamboo of all from mexico has black culms if grown in full sun, very fine foliage easy to grow very hardy a truly collectors piece. Unlike many other bamboo species, the leaves do not brown at the tips even under suboptimal growing conditions. The floral transcriptomes of four bamboo species bambusoideae. Otatea acuminata is endemic to mexico, from sonora along of the pacific slopes to chiapas and in central mexico along the transvolcanic belt in tropical dry forest and xerophytic scrubs. Mexican weeping bamboo is one of the most elegant of all bamboos.
The journal of the american bamboo society volume 18. Otatea species, mexican weeping bamboo, mexican woody. Masses of long narrow leaves hang in graceful plumes on smokey green culms. Pdf on jan 1, 2000, miguel olvera vargas and others published structure of populations of otate otatea acuminata subsp. Arthrostylidium longifolium this elegant bamboo has gracefully arching 1 12inch culms topped with weeping branches holding extremely narrow long lush light green leaves that give a soft lacy appearance. A beautiful, drought resistant, clumping ornamental from the chaparral of mexico. Bamboo clumping, mexican weeping otatea acuminata aztecorum low medium bamboo clumping, narrow leaf borinda angustissima low medium bamboo clumping, punting pole bambusa tultoides low medium bamboo clumping, sunset glow fargesia rufa low medium bamboo, heavenly firepower nandina domestica firepower low medium. Diversity, endemism and conservation status of native mexican. An efficient protocol has been developed for the in vitro propagation of mexican weeping bamboo through somatic embryogenesis from zygotic embryo explants.
Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Otatea acuminata aztecorum mexican weeping bamboo an ornamental clumping bamboo with a weeping form and lacy, finely divided foliage that nearly touches the ground. Download pdf download all download jpeg 2000 download text. Using the neotropical genus otatea as a model for applying species delimitation methods. The canes can grow to a diameter of 1 12 inches and are densely clothed with very thin, narrow and long light green leaves lending the plant a soft appearance. Otatea acuminata aztecorum mexican weeping bamboo clumping bamboo with fountainlike habit height 8 10 full sun makes excellent hedge or screen noninvasive hardy to about 20f drought resistant when established. There are a lot of photos below so be patient with the download of about pictures. View picture of otatea species, mexican weeping bamboo, mexican woody bamboo otatea acuminata at daves garden. Masses of long narrow leaves densely cover the culms. Otatea acuminata is a fastgrowing clumping bamboo which can spread 12 feet 0. The list includes more than 420 kinds species, subspecies, varieties, or cultivars of bamboo available in the us and canada, plus many bamboorelated. Pdf structure of populations of otate otatea acuminata subsp. Phylogenetic studies using chloroplast markers have generally supported a sister relationship between bambuseae and olyreae.
Somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration from zygotic embryo. Otatea acuminata aztecorummexican weeping bamboo plant. General information about otatea acuminata oatac mexico. Pdf structure of populations of otate otatea acuminata. Mature seeds and excised embryos were cultured in the light or in the dark on both murashige and skoogs and gamborgs b5 basal media with various supplements. Otatea acuminata aztecorum mexican weeping ocean view bamboo. The name derives from the nahuatl word otatl, meaning bamboo. If your computer is not already set up to read these files, you can download the free adobe acrobat reader. They are widely branched and carry a thin veil of very narrow, bright green 36 inch leaves. Dwarf mexican weeping bamboo otatea acuminata aztecorum chica dwarf of weeping bamboo with many slender stems from the base and small, very narrow leaves. The canes can grow to a diameter of 1 12 inches and are densely clothed with very thin, narrow and long light green leaves lending the.
Oral setae and fimbriae are also usually developed on the foliage leaves in olmeca and otatea, again with the exception of o. It has slender, arching stems up to 10 feet long in younger plants, considerably stouter and taller in old, established plants. Pagka karon wala pay siak nga nalista ubos niini niya. Lightly hairy leaves just 18 inch wide grow up to a foot long. To help you find corresponding botanical names, the following list includes some of the common names in use in the united states and their botanical equivalents. Otatea acuminata oatacoverview eppo global database. This bamboo is drought tolerant when established, and is well suited for sunny southern california. This exotic clumping bamboo has tall fronds that sway in the wind like a kelp bed forest. The name derives from the nahuatl aztec word otatl, meaning bamboo. It requires very good drainage, but tolerates salt air, alkalinity, and clay soils.
Guide for cuts in angle english table saw accessory miter gauge table saw duration. Otatea species, mexican weeping bamboo, mexican woody bamboo. Ornamental grasses in stock or special order availability may vary by season salt tolerance definitions. Harvested material was immediately placed in rnalater solution qiagen, valencia, ca, usa. Delimiting species boundaries within the neotropical. Otatea acuminata aztecorum mexican weeping bamboo land. Otatea acuminata was found in eight biogeographical provinces, chusquea liebmannii e.