''Oligostachyum'' is a
genus
Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms as well as viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus comes above species and below family. In binomial nom ...
of
bamboo
Bamboos are a diverse group of evergreen perennial flowering plants making up the subfamily Bambusoideae of the grass family Poaceae. Giant bamboos are the largest members of the grass family. The origin of the word "bamboo" is uncertain, ...
in the
grass family, native to coastal
China.
The genus is sometimes considered a
synonym of ''
Arundinaria
''Arundinaria'' is a genus of bamboo in the grass family the members of which are referred to generally as cane. ''Arundinaria'' is the only bamboo native to south and southeastern North America, with a native range from Maryland south to Florid ...
''.
;Species
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;Formerly included[
see '']Pseudosasa
''Pseudosasa'' is a genus of East Asian bamboo in the grass family.
These species are small to medium running plants, usually with one branch at a node. Its name comes from its resemblance to the genus '' Sasa''. The species are native to China, ...
''
* ''Oligostachyum orthotropoides – Pseudosasa hindsii
''Pseudosasa'' is a genus of East Asian bamboo in the grass family.
These species are small to medium running plants, usually with one branch at a node. Its name comes from its resemblance to the genus '' Sasa''. The species are native to China, ...
''
* ''Oligostachyum pulchellum – Pseudosasa cantorii''
References
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Bambusoideae
Bambusoideae genera
Endemic flora of China
Grasses of China