Chusquea gigantea
Chusquea gigantea, previously listed as Chusquea aff. culeou or Chusquea breviglumis, is a South American bamboo native to Chile. The species is considered to be the largest, and one of...
Bamboo Species: Botanical Profiles of Popular Types
Bamboo species come in many different forms and colors, ranging from very small ground covers to enormous giants that tower over the landscape. This section provides a guide to the most important taxa, helping you distinguish between invasive running bamboos and non-invasive clumping types. We analyze various bamboo types based on their survival needs, from cold hardy species that thrive in frost to majestic tropical varieties.
Beyond their beauty, you will find information on their many uses, including high-quality construction, reforestation and ecological restoration. Whether you are a professional or a home grower, these profiles offer a reliable way to find the right bamboo for your specific climate and application.
Dendrocalamus asper
Dendrocalamus asper also known as Rough Bamboo or Giant Bamboo is a giant tropical and subtropical dense clumping species native to Southeast Asia. This timber bamboo is used as a building material for heavy construction,...
Dendrocalamus brandisii
Dendrocalamus brandisii also known as Velvet Leaf Bamboo, Teddy Bear Bamboo, or Sweet Dragon Bamboo is one of the largest tropical clumping bamboos in the world. It grows native in Southeast Asia...
Dendrocalamus giganteus
Dendrocalamus giganteus also known as Giant Bamboo or Dragon Bamboo is a giant tropical and subtropical clumping species native to India, China, Laos, and Myanmar. It is considered the second...
Dendrocalamus latiflorus
Dendrocalamus latiflorus also known as Taiwan Giant Bamboo is a giant tropical and subtropical clumping species native to Southern China and Taiwan. This bamboo has sweet edible shoots and is...
Dendrocalamus membranaceus
Dendrocalamus membranaceus also known as Waya Bamboo and formerly classified as Bambusa membranacea is a medium-sized tropical clumping bamboo originating from Southeast Asia. This bamboo species is a good source...
Dendrocalamus peculiaris
Dendrocalamus peculiaris is a large, dense tropical bamboo native to Yunnan, China. Impressive are the giant leaves, which can reach 40 cm in length. The stems of this bamboo are...
Dendrocalamus sinicus
Dendrocalamus sinicus, also known as “Giant Dragon Bamboo”, is the largest bamboo in the world. It has the tallest and biggest culms of any known bamboo species which can reach...
Dendrocalamus strictus
Dendrocalamus strictus also known as Male Bamboo, Solid Bamboo or Calcutta Bamboo is a tropical and subtropical clumping species native to Southeast Asia. This bamboo is extensively used as a...
Gigantochloa apus
Gigantochloa apus, also known as Tali Bamboo, String Bamboo or Pring Tali, is a dense tropical clumping bamboo native to Southeast Asia. It is the most economically important bamboo in...
Gigantochloa atroviolacea
Gigantochloa atroviolacea, also known as Java Black Bamboo or Tropical Black Bamboo, is a dense tropical clumping bamboo native to Java, Indonesia. This bamboo species prefers to grow in dry areas...
Gigantochloa atter
Gigantochloa atter, also known as Giant Atter or Sweet Bamboo, is a dense tropical clumping bamboo native of Malaysia. Young shoots are consumed as a vegetable while the stems are...