Status:
valid
Authors:
Munro
Source:
wcs
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 26: 150 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862329
Common Names
- Dendrocalamus giganteus
- Giganteus Dendrocalamus
- Dendrocalamus
Description
Dendrocalamus giganteus (also called Giant Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to Southeast Asia. It is a large, evergreen, perennial grass that can reach heights of up to 20 meters. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, in lowland and montane forests, and in areas of high rainfall.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrocalamus giganteus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendrocalamus giganteus is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and light green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrocalamus giganteus is a species of bamboo native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from rhizomes or cuttings. Rhizomes should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Dendrocalamus giganteus
Dendrocalamus giganteus can be found in the tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests of South and Southeast Asia.
Dendrocalamus giganteus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrocalamus giganteus?
Dendrocalamus giganteus
What is the common name of Dendrocalamus giganteus?
Bamboo
What is the growth rate of Dendrocalamus giganteus?
Fast
Species in the Dendrocalamus genus
Dendrocalamus asper,
Dendrocalamus bambusoides,
Dendrocalamus barbatus,
Dendrocalamus bengkalisensis,
Dendrocalamus birmanicus,
Dendrocalamus brandisii,
Dendrocalamus buar,
Dendrocalamus calostachyus,
Dendrocalamus cinctus,
Dendrocalamus collettianus,
Dendrocalamus detinens,
Dendrocalamus dumosus,
Dendrocalamus elegans,
Dendrocalamus farinosus,
Dendrocalamus fugongensis,
Dendrocalamus giganteus,
Dendrocalamus hait,
Dendrocalamus hamiltonii,
Dendrocalamus hirtellus,
Dendrocalamus hookeri,
Dendrocalamus jianshuiensis,
Dendrocalamus latiflorus,
Dendrocalamus liboensis,
Dendrocalamus longispathus,
Dendrocalamus macroculmis,
Dendrocalamus membranaceus,
Dendrocalamus merrilliana,
Dendrocalamus messeri,
Dendrocalamus minor,
Dendrocalamus nudus,
Dendrocalamus pachystachyus,
Dendrocalamus parishii,
Dendrocalamus peculiaris,
Dendrocalamus pendulus,
Dendrocalamus poilanei,
Dendrocalamus pulverulentus,
Dendrocalamus sahnii,
Dendrocalamus sericeus,
Dendrocalamus sikkimensis,
Dendrocalamus sinicus,
Dendrocalamus sinuatus,
Dendrocalamus somdevae,
Dendrocalamus strictus,
Dendrocalamus tibeticus,
Dendrocalamus tomentosus,
Dendrocalamus tsiangii,
Dendrocalamus wabo,
Dendrocalamus yunnanicus,
Dendrocalamus khoonmengii,
Dendrocalamus suberosus,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:397880-1: 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].