Bamboo Species of The Guyanas

8 genera, 13 species

Bamboo resources in the Guyanas (French Guyana, Guyana and Surinam) are unimportant to the local economy. Some ethnobotanical uses -- such as for making lances, bows, arrowheads, arrow shafts, knives and fishing harpoons -- have been reported by the indigenous people.

The most promising species are found in the genus Guadua, namely G. latifolia, G. macrostachya, G. weberbaueri and G. glomerata.

Other uses of bamboo in this region is limited to minor uses such tools and small implements for fishing and hunting, and as a medicinal plant.

Native woody bamboo species of the Guyanas:

Source: INBAR