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Bambusa bambos
Scientific Name: Bambusa bambos
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
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Bambusa bambos: The Indian Thorny Bamboo
Bambusa bambos, a striking bamboo species, presents a unique blend of utility and natural beauty. Also known as Giant Thorny Bamboo or Indian Thorny Bamboo, it's a plant with a rich history and diverse applications. It is sometimes referred to as Spiny Bamboo or Male Bamboo.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is named "Thorny Bamboo" and possesses root thorns.
Considerations for Children
- The plant is named "Thorny Bamboo" and possesses root thorns.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Bambusa bambos (L.) Voss
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Synonyms: Bambusa arundinacea (Retz.) Willd., Arundo bambos L., Bambusa spinosa Roxb.
- Taxonomic Serial Number: 193440
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to southern and Southeast Asia, including India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Assam and Indochina.
- Often found in tropical climates.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- A perennial, caespitose (clumping) bamboo with short, pachymorph rhizomes.
- Grows in erect clumps reaching heights of 20-35 meters (approximately 65-115 feet).
- Culms (stems) are woody, cylindrical, and robust, initially erect and then curved.
- Culms are thick-walled with a diameter of 8-18 cm (approximately 3-7 inches).
- Possesses root thorns.
Traditional and Folk Uses
- Considered helpful in case of stomach disorders and digestive problems.
Additional Information
- The species has a life cycle of 24-32 years.
Local Names
- Katabah (Arunachal Pradesh)
- Kotaha / Kotabanh (Assam)
- Saneiba (Manipur)
- Kanday bans (Sikkim)
- Kanta/Daba
- Thai names: ไผ่ป่า (phai pa), ไผ่หนาม (phai nam).
Quirky Facts
- There is a saying in China: 'The Bamboo bends with laughter'.