Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vulgaris
ID:
854224

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schrad. ex J.C.Wendl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Coll. Pl. 2: 26 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853559

Common Names

  • Vulgaris Bamboo
  • Vulgaris Giant Bamboo
  • Vulgaris Giant Timber Bamboo

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Description

Bambusa vulgaris (also called Common Bamboo, among many other common names) is a tropical and subtropical evergreen bamboo species native to India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It is a clumping bamboo, growing up to 10 m tall with culms up to 5 cm in diameter. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, moist deciduous forests, and wet mountain valleys.

Uses & Benefits

Bambusa vulgaris is used for making furniture, paper, and musical instruments. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bambusa vulgaris is a small white flower, with a yellow-green center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bambusa vulgaris is a fast-growing evergreen bamboo that can reach heights of up to 30 feet. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-11 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated from rhizomes or cuttings. Rhizomes should be planted in spring or early summer in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring and planted in a pot with a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Bambusa vulgaris

Bambusa vulgaris is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

Bambusa vulgaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bambusa vulgaris?

Bambusa vulgaris

What is the common name of Bambusa vulgaris?

Common bamboo

Where is Bambusa vulgaris native to?

Southeast 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

Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' in the authors string.
Johann Christoph Wendland (1755-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Wendl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:392574-1: 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].