Table 4 Feature comparison of the inflorescences of representatives of the genera in the Thamnocalamus group.
Genera | Glume buds | Bracts | Fasciculation | Pulvini | Florets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thamnocalamus Munro | Common | Usual | None | No | Many |
Ampelocalamus Chen, Wen et Sheng | Common | Often | Yes | No | Many |
Fargesia Franchet | Rare | Few | No | Few | Many |
Yushania Keng f. | None | None | No | Many | Many |
Drepanostachyum Keng f. | None | None | Yes | No | 2-several |
Himalayacalamus Keng f. | None | None | Reduced | No | 1 |
