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Common bamboo

Bambusa vulgaris

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Diet

Autotroph

Lifespan

120 years

Length

20.0 m

Trend

→ Stable

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世界で最も広く栽培されている竹種の一つであるリュウチク（真竹）は、最適な条件下で1日最大91cmという驚異的な速度で成長し、アジア、アフリカ、アメリカの熱帯・亜熱帯地域に分布します。技術的には樹木ではなく巨大な草であるこの種の稈は20メートルに達し、建設、紙、繊維、食品のための急速更新可能な木材代替品を提供します。竹林に依存するジャイアントパンダを含む野生生物の重要な生息地構成要素です。

Fun Facts

✨ Bamboo releases 35% more oxygen than equivalent trees.
✨ It is stronger than steel by weight.
✨ Some bamboo species flower once every 120 years, then die.

Habitat & Distribution

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

🌲 Forest

Widely distributed across Africa (18 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (Italy), North America (9 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (5 countries).

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇳 Senegal 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇬 Togo 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe 🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇻🇳 Vietnam 🇨🇮 Cote d'Ivoire 🇸🇿 Eswatini 🇬🇦 Gabon 🇬🇭 Ghana 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇧🇩 Bangladesh 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇧🇯 Benin 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇧🇮 Burundi 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇳🇮 Nicaragua 🇵🇦 Panama 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇳🇷 Nauru 🇸🇷 Suriname 🇧🇧 Barbados 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇲 Cameroon 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇬 Nigeria 🇵🇼 Palau 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Diet & Behavior

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Autotroph

Common bamboo is classified as autotroph, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Autotroph

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Bambusa (Bamboo)

Species

Bambusa vulgaris (Common bamboo)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish bambú común

French grand bambou

German gemeiner Bambus

Portuguese bambu

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common bamboo?

The scientific name of Common bamboo is Bambusa vulgaris. It belongs to the genus Bambusa.

Where does Common bamboo live?

Common bamboo is found in Widely distributed across Africa (18 countries), Asia (4 countries), Europe (Italy), North America (9 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Australia, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Colombia, Costa Rica.

What family does Common bamboo belong to?

Common bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris) belongs to the genus Bambusa, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What does Common bamboo eat?

Common bamboo is autotroph. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Common bamboo live?

Common bamboo has an average lifespan of approximately 120 years in the wild.

What kingdom does Common bamboo belong to?

Common bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Common bamboo?

The closest relatives of Common bamboo in the genus Bambusa include Hedge bamboo, Indian thorny bamboo, giant timber bamboo, Bengal bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo.