Phyllostachys bambusoides
| Phyllostachys bambusoides | |
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| Phyllostachys bambusoides at the botanical garden of Villa Durazzo-Pallavicini, Genova Pegli | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Subfamily: | Bambusoideae |
| Supertribe: | Bambusodae |
| Tribe: | Bambuseae |
| Subtribe: | Shibataeinae |
| Genus: | Phyllostachys |
| Species: | P. bambusoides |
| Binomial name | |
| Phyllostachys bambusoides | |
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Phyllostachys bambusoides, commonly called madake, giant timber bamboo or Japanese timber bamboo, is a bamboo species in the genus Phyllostachys.
Madake is typically known for being the most common type of bamboo used in the making of shakuhachi flutes, and is utilized in numerous Japanese, as well as Chinese, arts and crafts.
Description
Phyllostachys bambusoides can reach a height of 15–22 m and a diameter of 10–15 cm. The culms are dark green, quite thick and very straight. Leaves are dark green. New stalks emerge in late spring and grow quite rapidly, up to 1 meter each day. The flowering interval of this species is very long, reaching about 130 years. This strong plant is in Asia one of the preferred bamboo for building and in the manufacture of furniture.
Distribution
This species is native to China, but it is commonly grown worldwide, especially in Japan.
Gallery
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Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Violascens'
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Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Holochrysa'
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Branch of Phyllostachys bambusoides
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Leaf of Phyllostachys bambusoides f castillonis
References
External links
- * "Phyllostachys bambusoides Siebold & Zucc.". Tropicos.org. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 2012-07-30.
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