Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insularis
ID:
853902

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.C.Chia & H.L.Fung

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 19: 370 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853237

Common Names

  • Bambusa Insularis
  • Insularis Bamboo
  • Giant Bamboo

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Description

Bambusa insularis (also called 'Island bamboo', among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to the Philippines. It is a clumping bamboo, growing up to 8 m tall. It has thin, yellow-green culms with a diameter of 5-7 cm. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Bambusa insularis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bambusa insularis flowers are small and white, and are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bambusa insularis is a perennial bamboo that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Bambusa insularis

Bambusa insularis is native to India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Bambusa insularis FAQ

What is the best soil type for Bambusa insularis?

Bambusa insularis prefers a well-draining, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.

What are the light requirements for Bambusa insularis?

Bambusa insularis prefers partial shade or filtered sunlight.

What is the ideal temperature for Bambusa insularis?

Bambusa insularis prefers temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

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

Liang Chi Chia (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.C.Chia' in the authors string.
Hok Lam Fung: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.L.Fung' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:897029-1: 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].