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Bambusa blumeana

Scientific Name: Bambusa blumeana

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Graminoid

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Bambusa blumeana: Spiny Bamboo

Bambusa blumeana, commonly known as Spiny Bamboo or Thorny Bamboo, is a significant bamboo species found in tropical Asia. Other common names include Barbed Wire Bamboo (English), Buloh duri (Malay), Kauayantinik (Philippines), and local names such as le zhu (China), Piao tituka, Piao lahe (Guam), bwai, bwai (Carolinian), iich (Chuuk), te kaibaba (KI), bae, koba (Marshall), bambuu, esel (Palau), pehri.

Considerations for Pets

  • This bamboo species is known for its thorns.

Considerations for Children

  • This bamboo species is known for its thorns.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Bambusa blumeana Schult.f.
  • Family: Poaceae (Grass family), specifically within Liliopsida:Commelinidae:Cyperales:Gramineae
  • Synonyms: Bambusa spinosa Blume ex Nees, Bambusa spinosa Roxb., Bambusa blumeana Bl. ex Schult. f., Bambusa spinosa auct. non Hamilt., Arundarbor blumeana (Schult.)
  • Alternative Spelling: Bambusa blumeana J. H. Schultes in Schultes &amp J. H. Schultes, Syst. Veg. 7(2): 1343. 1830.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to tropical regions of Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Sumatra, Java, and Lesser Sunda Islands.
  • It is now also grown in the Philippines.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Clumping bamboo with a perennial caespitose habit.
  • Rhizomes are short and pachymorph.
  • Culms are erect, woody, and range from 50-100 mm in diameter.
  • Culms can grow to be 15-25 m tall and are slightly arching and green.
  • Notable for having root thorns from the nodes.

Ecological Role and Economic Importance

  • Used for erosion control and as shade/shelter.
  • Shoots are edible and used as a vegetable.
  • In the Philippines, it is considered the most important bamboo for construction materials.
  • Can be used to amend acidic soil.

Quirky Facts

  • On heavy or poor soils, Bambusa blumeana can develop nearly solid culms.

Further Information

  • Taxonomic information can be found in the GRIN Taxonomy database.
  • Additional information can be found in the Encyclopedia of Life.