| CODE | P6S1, P6S2, P6S3, P6S4, P6S5, P6S6, P6S7, P6S8, P6S9, P6S10, P6S11, P6S12, P6S13, P6S14 |
| PLANT NAME | BAMBOO TREE |
| NUMBER OF PLANTS IN THE CAMPUS | 14 Varieties of Bamboos |
| VARITIES | CLIMBER BAMBOO, TULDA, BRANDICI, STRICTUS, BAMBUSA SPINOSA, BAMBOO SOIDEAE, BAMBOOSA TULDOIDES BAMBOOSI BULGARIES, CHALIS BAMBOO PLANT, PSEUDOSAS JAPONICA, BLACK BAMBOO, GUADU ANGUSTIFOLIA CLIMBING BAMBOO, GIGANTOCHLOA ATTER |
| PURPOSES | CONSTRUCTION, AGRICULTURE AND SOCIAL FORESTRY |
| SCIENTIFIC NAME | BAMBUSA VULGARIS |
| KINGDOM | PLANTAE |
| FAMILY | GRAMINEACE (POACEASE) |
| GENUS | BAMBUSA |
| SPECIES | CLIMBER BAMBOO, TULDA, BRANDICI, STRICTUS, BAMBUSA SPINOSA, BAMBOO SOIDEAE, BAMBOOSA TULDOIDES BAMBOOSI BULGARIES, CHALIS BAMBOO PLANT, PSEUDOSAS JAPONICA, BLACK BAMBOO, GUADU ANGUSTIFOLIA CLIMBING BAMBOO, GIGANTOCHLOA ATTER |
| ABOUT THE PLANT | Climber bamboo is a unique and versatile type of evergreen bamboo that grows as a climber or scrambler. It can reach heights of up to 30 feet and has a stem diameter of up to 3 inches. The leaves are long, narrow, and pointed, adding to the plant’s exotic appearance. Native to tropical Asia, climber bamboo thrives in warm, humid climates with well-drained soil. It’s often used as an ornamental plant, and its edible shoots are a popular ingredient in many Asian cuisines. Additionally, climber bamboo is used for crafts and erosion control, making it a valuable and sustainable resource. Tulda bamboo is a type of evergreen bamboo native to the Indian subcontinent. It is a medium-sized bamboo that grows up to 20-25 feet tall, with a stem diameter of up to 2-3 inches. The culms are straight, smooth, and yellowish-green in color. Tulda bamboo is highly valued for its strong and durable culms, which are used for furniture-making, crafts, and construction. It is also used for soil erosion control and as a windbreak. Bamboo is a unique and versatile plant belonging to the grass family, Poaceae. It is known for its fast growth and strength, making it one of the fastest-growing plants in the world. Some species of bamboo can grow up to 35 inches (about 91 centimeters) in a single day! Strictus bamboo (Bambusa stricta) is a type of evergreen bamboo native to Southeast Asia. It is a medium-sized bamboo that grows up to 15-20 feet tall, with a stem diameter of up to 1-2 inches. The culms are straight, slender, and pale green in color. Strictus bamboo is known for its dense, clumping growth habit and is often used for ornamental purposes, such as hedges and screens. It is also used for crafts and furniture-making. Bambusa spinosa, also known as Thorny Bamboo, is a species of bamboo native to Southeast Asia. It is a medium-sized bamboo that grows up to 15-20 feet tall, with a stem diameter of up to 1-2 inches. The culms are covered with sharp, thorn-like spines, which give the plant its common name. Bambusa spinosa is often used for ornamental purposes, such as hedges and screens, and is also valued for its durable culms, which are used for crafts and furniture-making. Bamboo is a unique and versatile plant belonging to the grass family, Poaceae. It is known for its fast growth and strength, making it one of the fastest-growing plants in the world. Some species of bamboo can grow up to 35 inches (about 91 centimeters) in a single day! Bambusa tuldaoides, also known as Indian Timber Bamboo, is a species of bamboo native to the Indian subcontinent. It is a large-sized bamboo that grows up to 25-30 feet tall, with a stem diameter of up to 4-6 inches. The culms are straight, strong, and durable, making it a highly valued species for timber and construction purposes. Bambusa tuldaoides is also used for furniture-making, crafts, and paper production. Bamboo is a unique and versatile plant belonging to the grass family, Poaceae. It is known for its fast growth and strength, making it one of the fastest-growing plants in the world. Some species of bamboo can grow up to 35 inches (about 91 centimeters) in a single day! Chalis bamboo (Chusquea spp.) is a type of clumping bamboo native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is a medium-sized bamboo that grows up to 10-15 feet tall, with slender stems and delicate, feathery leaves. Chalis bamboo is known for its attractive foliage and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. Pseudosasa japonica, also known as Arrow Bamboo, is a species of bamboo native to Japan and Korea. It is a medium-sized bamboo that grows up to 10-15 feet tall, with sturdy stems and dark green, lance-shaped leaves. Pseudosasa japonica is highly valued for its strong and flexible culms, which are used for crafts, furniture-making, and landscaping. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Black bamboo (Phyllostachys nigra) is a species of bamboo native to China. It is a medium-sized bamboo that grows up to 10-20 feet tall, with slender, dark brown to almost black stems and feathery, green leaves. Black bamboo is highly valued for its attractive, dark culms, which are used for ornamental purposes, crafts, and furniture-making. It is also used as a screen or hedge in landscapes and gardens. Guadua angustifolia, also known as Colombian bamboo or Guadua bamboo, is a species of bamboo native to South America, particularly in Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador. It is a large-sized bamboo that grows up to 30-40 feet tall, with sturdy, straight stems and feathery, green leaves. Guadua angustifolia is highly valued for its strong and durable culms, which are used for construction, furniture-making, and crafts. It is also used for reforestation and erosion control. “A climbing bamboo plant is a type of bamboo that grows by climbing up other structures, typically with long, flexible stems (called culms) that have nodes along their length, allowing them to attach to supports, and often featuring smaller, thinner culms compared to upright bamboo varieties, with leaves that may appear denser and smaller; they are known for their fast-growing nature and ability to cover large areas when given a suitable climbing surface. Gigantochloa atter, the black bamboo, sweet bamboo, or giant atter, is a bamboo species belonging to the genus Gigantochloa. It grows up to 20 m tall. It is native to Island Southeast Asia, but has become naturalized all over the South Asia. Bambusa thouarsii var. |
