Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
teres
ID:
854167

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buch.-Ham. ex Munro

Source:
wcs

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 26: 95 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853502

Common Names

  • Teres Bamboo
  • Teres
  • Bambusa Teres

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Description

Bambusa teres (also called 'Smooth Bamboo', among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. It is a clumping bamboo, with culms up to 8 m tall and 4 cm in diameter. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, in moist and dry forests, at elevations up to 1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Bambusa teres is often used as an ornamental plant and is popular for its ability to form a dense hedge. It is also used for making furniture, paper, and other products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bambusa teres has small, white flowers that are clustered together in panicles. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bambusa teres is a fast-growing, clumping bamboo that can reach heights of up to 30 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through division or by planting cuttings. The plant can be propagated from seed, but it is a slow process and not recommended.

Where to Find Bambusa teres

Bambusa teres is native to the island of New Guinea in Indonesia and is found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Bambusa teres FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bambusa teres?

Bambusa teres

What is the common name of Bambusa teres?

Teres bamboo

What is the native habitat of Bambusa teres?

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

Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:392539-1: 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].