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giant timber bamboo

Bambusa oldhamii

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Togo), Asia (Taiwan), North America (Mexico), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).

🇹🇬 Togo 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇽 Mexico

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Liliopsida (単子葉植物綱)
Order
Poales (イネ目)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Bambusa (Bamboo)
Species
Bambusa oldhamii (giant timber bamboo)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese bambu

Similar Species in Bambusa

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Common bamboo
Bambusa vulgaris
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Hedge bamboo
Bambusa multiplex
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Indian thorny bamboo
Bambusa bambos
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Bengal bamboo
Bambusa tulda
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Timor Black Bamboo
Bambusa lako
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verdant bamboo
Bambusa tuldoides
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of giant timber bamboo?
The scientific name of giant timber bamboo is Bambusa oldhamii. It belongs to the genus Bambusa.
Where does giant timber bamboo live?
giant timber bamboo is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Togo), Asia (Taiwan), North America (Mexico), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Taiwan, Togo.
What family does giant timber bamboo belong to?
giant timber bamboo (Bambusa oldhamii) belongs to the genus Bambusa, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does giant timber bamboo belong to?
giant timber bamboo (Bambusa oldhamii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of giant timber bamboo?
The closest relatives of giant timber bamboo in the genus Bambusa include Common bamboo, Hedge bamboo, Indian thorny bamboo, Bengal bamboo, Timor Black Bamboo.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Bambusa — 7 Species

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Common bamboo
Bambusa vulgaris
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Hedge bamboo
Bambusa multiplex
NE 🎍
Indian thorny bamboo
Bambusa bambos
NE
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giant timber bamboo
Bambusa oldhamii
NE
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Bengal bamboo
Bambusa tulda
NE 🎍
Timor Black Bamboo
Bambusa lako
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verdant bamboo
Bambusa tuldoides
NE
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