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Tortoise shell bamboo

Phyllostachys edulis

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇪 Georgia 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plante)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Grasses)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Phyllostachys
Species
Phyllostachys edulis (Tortoise shell bamboo)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese bambu

Similar Species in Phyllostachys

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bambou noir
Phyllostachys nigra
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bambou vert glauque
Phyllostachys viridiglaucescens
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Golden bamboo
Phyllostachys aurea
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Yellow groove bamboo
Phyllostachys aureosulcata
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Bamboo
Phyllostachys reticulata
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tortoise shell bamboo?
The scientific name of Tortoise shell bamboo is Phyllostachys edulis. It belongs to the genus Phyllostachys.
Where does Tortoise shell bamboo live?
Tortoise shell bamboo is found in Widely distributed across Asia (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Georgia, India, Japan, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Tortoise shell bamboo belong to?
Tortoise shell bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) belongs to the genus Phyllostachys, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does Tortoise shell bamboo belong to?
Tortoise shell bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of Tortoise shell bamboo?
The closest relatives of Tortoise shell bamboo in the genus Phyllostachys include bambou noir, bambou vert glauque, Golden bamboo, Yellow groove bamboo, Bamboo.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Phyllostachys — 6 Species

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bambou noir
Phyllostachys nigra
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bambou vert glauque
Phyllostachys viridiglaucescens
NE 🐾
Golden bamboo
Phyllostachys aurea
NE
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Tortoise shell bamboo
Phyllostachys edulis
NE
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Yellow groove bamboo
Phyllostachys aureosulcata
NE 🐾
Bamboo
Phyllostachys reticulata
NE
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