What are the common varieties of bamboo? A complete list of bamboo variety names

Speaking of bamboo, friends who have lived in rural areas for a long time are all too familiar with it, and can often see stretches of bamboo forest. Bamboo can be used to make many things, and its uses are quite wide-ranging. In fact, there are quite a lot of bamboo varieties; below, the editor will introduce a few of the more common varieties.

Common bamboo varieties

1. Danzhu (Bambusa chungii)

Danzhu is also known as Xifenzhu, Shuitongzhu and other names. It is similar to arrow bamboo, but during the seedling stage of Danzhu, white powdery spots appear on its culms, and its culm sheaths are hard. It is mostly distributed in Guangdong, Guangxi and other regions of China.

2. Water bamboo (Phyllostachys heteroclada)

Water bamboo is not very different from most bamboo varieties; it belongs to the grass family, Phyllostachys genus. However, its form is dwarf and it grows rather densely. It is mostly distributed in India and Indonesia, and is also planted in all provinces north and south of China. Water bamboo not only has high ornamental value, but can also be eaten.

3. Arrow bamboo (Fargesia)

There are many varieties of bamboo, and each has its own different characteristics. The most common one in life is arrow bamboo. Its culms are not only small, and medium-sized culms are rarely seen. Arrow bamboo is generally distributed in the Sichuan Basin, Beichuan, Baoxing and other regions, and is the main food source of the giant panda.

4. Mottled bamboo (Phyllostachys bambusoides f. lacrima-deae)

Mottled bamboo can also be called scattered bamboo. Its culms are relatively long, and purple-brown patches and spots appear on the culms; patches and spots also appear on the branches. It has high ornamental value, and many flower lovers are very fond of mottled bamboo. It can also be used to make handicrafts, furniture and so on.

5. Broadleaf lady palm (Rhapis excelsa)

Broadleaf lady palm can also be called Guanyinzhu, palm bamboo, dwarf lady palm and other names. It belongs to the palm family, Rhapis genus. Its branches and leaves have a brown network pattern. Broadleaf lady palm not only has high ornamental value, but also high medicinal value. Eating it in daily life can dispel wind and dampness and astringe to stop bleeding.

6. Buddha belly bamboo (Bambusa ventricosa)

Buddha belly bamboo is also called Foduzhu. It has high ornamental value, but its environmental requirements are also especially strict. It generally likes to grow in warm and humid environments, and it is not cold-tolerant, so warmth must be maintained in winter. Many people like to make it into bamboo fans, bamboo carvings, musical instruments and so on.

7. Tongjie bamboo (Phyllostachys prominens)

Tongjie bamboo is also called high-node bamboo. Its culms are the tallest among bamboo varieties. It flowers and shoots in May every year. Using the shoots of Tongjie bamboo as food can not only increase the taste of the food, but also increase its nutritional value. Tongjie bamboo is deeply loved by flower lovers.

8. Fernleaf hedge bamboo (Bambusa multiplex 'Fernleaf')

Fernleaf hedge bamboo has a relatively dwarf plant type, and its form is slightly different from other varieties. It has high ornamental value. It can usually be grown as a potted plant, can withstand the environment, and can also purify the air. Fernleaf hedge bamboo is mostly distributed in East China, South China, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, China and other regions.

9. Giant bamboo (Dendrocalamus sinicus)

Among bamboo varieties, giant bamboo is the largest bamboo; both its culm height and culm diameter are the largest. Giant bamboo also grows rather densely and has high ornamental value. It is mostly distributed in Yunnan and other regions. It can usually be used to make bamboo carvings, bamboo wine tubes, tea tubes and other handicrafts.

Alright, that is all the content the editor wants to share with you today. Besides the several kinds above, bamboo also has many varieties. The editor has introduced nine of the more common ones in detail for you. Which variety of bamboo do you like best?

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