Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
duriuscula
ID:
853807

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Lin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Lab. N. E. Forest. Inst., Harbin 1980(6): 87 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853142

Common Names

  • Duriuscula Bamboo
  • Duriuscula Giant Bamboo
  • Giant Bamboo

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Description

Bambusa duriuscula (also called 'Durian Bamboo', among many other common names) is a species of clumping bamboo native to Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of up to 10 m (33 ft) tall, with culms up to 6 cm (2.4 in) in diameter. It prefers tropical and subtropical climates and is found in open forests, grasslands, and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Bambusa duriuscula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bambusa duriuscula is a small, white flower with 3 petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bambusa duriuscula is a tropical clumping bamboo that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is a fast-growing species and can reach heights of up to 20 feet. It is best propagated by division of the rhizomes, and can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Bambusa duriuscula

Bambusa duriuscula is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, from India to China.

Bambusa duriuscula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bambusa duriuscula?

Bambusa duriuscula

What is the common name of Bambusa duriuscula?

Giant Thorny Bamboo

What is the growth rate of Bambusa duriuscula?

Slow to Moderate

Species in the Bambusa genus

Bambusa affinis, Bambusa albolineata, Bambusa amplexicaulis, Bambusa angustiaurita, Bambusa angustissima, Bambusa arnhemica, Bambusa aurinuda, Bambusa australis, Bambusa balcooa, Bambusa bambos, Bambusa basihirsuta, Bambusa basisolida, Bambusa beecheyana, Bambusa bicicatricata, Bambusa binghamii, Bambusa boniopsis, Bambusa brevispicula, Bambusa brunneoaciculia, Bambusa burmanica, Bambusa cacharensis, Bambusa cerosissima, Bambusa chungii, Bambusa chunii, Bambusa clavata, Bambusa comillensis, Bambusa concava, Bambusa contracta, Bambusa copelandii, Bambusa corniculata, Bambusa cornigera, Bambusa crispiaurita, Bambusa diaoluoshanensis, Bambusa dissimulator, Bambusa distegia, Bambusa dolichoclada, Bambusa duriuscula, Bambusa emeiensis, Bambusa eutuldoides, Bambusa farinacea, Bambusa fimbriligulata, Bambusa flexuosa, Bambusa fruticosa, Bambusa funghomii, Bambusa gibba, Bambusa gibboides, Bambusa glabro-vagina, Bambusa glaucophylla, Bambusa grandis, Bambusa griffithiana, Bambusa guangxiensis,

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Wan Tao Lin (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Lin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:392310-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].