Common Bamboo
(Bambusa vulgaris)
Common Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris)
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Photo by: Pieter Huybrechts | License Type: Public Domain | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ | Rights Holder: Pieter Huybrechts | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2019-09-11T14:53:14-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Bambusa vulgaris, commonly known as Common Bamboo, is an evergreen perennial grass native to Indochina and the Province of Yunnan in China. It typically forms moderately loose clumps and can reach heights of up to 59 feet (18 meters). The culms are lemon-yellow with green stripes, and the foliage consists of dark green leaves. While flowering is rare, when it does occur, it happens gregariously with all plants in an area blooming simultaneously, which can lead to widespread die-off post-flowering. The rarity of seeds and fruits is due to low pollen viability from irregular meiosis.
Common Bamboo is valued for its rapid growth and the visual impact of its striking culms. It is widely used as an ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical gardens and is popular for creating living fences and border hedges. It also serves as an effective erosion control measure. In cultivation, it adapts well to full sun or part shade, requires low to medium water, and thrives in soils with medium drainage. However, it can be potentially invasive, so it is crucial to check local regulations before planting.CC BY-SA 4.0
Common Bamboo is valued for its rapid growth and the visual impact of its striking culms. It is widely used as an ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical gardens and is popular for creating living fences and border hedges. It also serves as an effective erosion control measure. In cultivation, it adapts well to full sun or part shade, requires low to medium water, and thrives in soils with medium drainage. However, it can be potentially invasive, so it is crucial to check local regulations before planting.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Grass
- Height: 30-60 feet
- Width: 0.2-0.4 feet
- Growth Rate: Rapid
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Non-Flowering
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Erosion Control, Hedges
Natural Habitat
Native to Indochina and the Province of Yunnan in China
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: Bambusa vulgaris , Bambusa wamin , Bambusa arundinacea , Bambusa vulgaris var. striata , Phyllostachys mitis , Bambusa vulgaris f. vittata , Bambusa vulgaris var. vittata , Gigantochloa auriculata , Oxytenanthera auriculata , Bambusa thouarsii
GBIF Accepted Name: Bambusa vulgaris Schrad. ex J.C.Wendl.