Kingdom Plantae Family Poaceae Scientific name Phyllostachys bambusoides Rank Species | Order Poales Genus Phyllostachys Higher classification Phyllostachys | |
Similar Phyllostachys, Henon, Phyllostachys edulis, Phyllostachys nigra, Tropical woody bamboos | ||
Phyllostachys bambusoides madake giant timber bamboo
Phyllostachys bambusoides, commonly called madake, giant timber bamboo or Japanese timber bamboo, is a bamboo species in the genus Phyllostachys.
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Madake is typically known for being the most common type of bamboo used in the making of shakuhachi flutes, and is utilized in numerous Japanese, as well as Chinese, arts and crafts.
Description
Phyllostachys bambusoides can reach a height of 15–22 m and a diameter of 10–15 cm. The culms are dark green, quite thick and very straight. Leaves are dark green. New stalks emerge in late spring and grow quite rapidly, up to 1 meter each day. One plant produced culms growing a remarkable 47.6 inches (121 cm) in 24 hours. The flowering interval of this species is very long, about 120 years. This strong plant is in Asia one of the preferred bamboo for building and in the manufacture of furniture.
Distribution
This species is native to China, but it is commonly grown worldwide, especially in Japan.
