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puntingpole bamboo
Scientific Name: Bambusa tuldoides
Family: Poaceae
Category: Monocot
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Bambusa tuldoides - Punting Pole Bamboo
Bambusa tuldoides, commonly known as Punting Pole Bamboo, is a popular clumping bamboo species.
Considerations for Pets
- Produces thick-walled culms.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bambusa tuldoides
- Common Names: Punting Pole Bamboo, Verdant Punting Pole Bamboo
- Taxonomic Tree:
- Domain: Eukaryota
- Kingdom: Bamboo
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to China and Vietnam.
- Also found growing in the Foster Botanical Garden in Honolulu.
- Does well along the Texas Gulf Coast.
Ecological Role
- Described as tightly clumped and non-invasive.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Clumping bamboo variety.
- Fast-growing.
- Produces a large number of thick-walled culms.
- Can grow up to 55 feet (approximately 17 meters) tall.
- Culm diameter can reach 2-2.5 inches, and up to 5 inches, depending on the source.
- Culms are frequently solid near the base.
- Some varieties exhibit golden canes with green stripes.
Quirky Facts
- One source humorously suggests that if you have a punt and a street filled with water, this bamboo could be relevant.
Interactions With Other Organisms
- Used as a food plant for caterpillars of the two-brand crow butterfly Euploea sylvester in Australia.
Further Information
- Dave's Garden: A community for sharing gardening tips and ideas.
- Ty Ty Nursery: A source for purchasing bamboo plants.
- Discover Life: A page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Bambusa tuldoides.