Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinosa
ID:
854134

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb. ex Buch.-Ham.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
Hort. Bengal. : 25 (1814)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853469

Common Names

  • Spinosa Bamboo
  • Spinosa
  • Bambusa Spinosa

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Description

Bambusa spinosa (also called Thorny Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to China. It is a clumping bamboo, growing to a height of 8 m (26 ft) with culms up to 4 cm (1.6 in) in diameter. It prefers moist soils in full sun or partial shade and is hardy to USDA Zone 8.

Uses & Benefits

Bambusa spinosa is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its strong, durable, and lightweight timber, which is used for construction, furniture, and crafts. It is also used as a windbreak and to provide shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bambusa spinosa are small, white and inconspicuous. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bambusa spinosa is a fast-growing, clumping bamboo that can reach heights of up to 25 feet. It is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed. It is also possible to propagate Bambusa spinosa from cuttings.

Where to Find Bambusa spinosa

Bambusa spinosa is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Bambusa spinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bambusa spinosa?

Bambusa spinosa

What is the common name of Bambusa spinosa?

Spiny bamboo

What is the native habitat of Bambusa spinosa?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia

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

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.