🐾

bambu

Phyllostachys edulis

Not Evaluated

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 (plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order
Poales (Grasses)
Family
Poaceae (Grass Family)
Genus
Phyllostachys
Species
Phyllostachys edulis (bambu)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese bambu

Similar Species in Phyllostachys

🐾
bambu-da-china
Phyllostachys viridiglaucescens
Not Evaluated
🐾
bambu-de-jardim
Phyllostachys aurea
Not Evaluated
🐾
bambu-preto
Phyllostachys nigra
Not Evaluated
🐾
Yellow groove bamboo
Phyllostachys aureosulcata
Not Evaluated
🐾
Bamboo
Phyllostachys reticulata
Not Evaluated
View all species in Phyllostachys →

Explore More

ki…
plantas
Kingdom
ph…
Flowering Plants
Phylum
cl…
Monocots
Class
or…
Grasses
Order
fa…
Grass Family
Family
ge…
Phyllostachys
Genus

Compare Species

vs bambu-da-china vs bambu-de-jardim vs bambu-preto vs Yellow groove bamboo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bambu?
The scientific name of bambu is Phyllostachys edulis. It belongs to the genus Phyllostachys.
Where does bambu live?
bambu 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 bambu belong to?
bambu (Phyllostachys edulis) belongs to the genus Phyllostachys, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What kingdom does bambu belong to?
bambu (Phyllostachys edulis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of bambu?
The closest relatives of bambu in the genus Phyllostachys include bambu-da-china, bambu-de-jardim, bambu-preto, Yellow groove bamboo, Bamboo.

Native Range — 6 Countries

View all 6 countries →

Genus Phyllostachys — 6 Species

🐾
bambu
Phyllostachys edulis
NE
🐾
bambu-da-china
Phyllostachys viridiglaucescens
NE 🐾
bambu-de-jardim
Phyllostachys aurea
NE 🐾
bambu-preto
Phyllostachys nigra
NE 🐾
Yellow groove bamboo
Phyllostachys aureosulcata
NE 🐾
Bamboo
Phyllostachys reticulata
NE
View all →

Nature FYI Family

Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.

🐦
BirdFYI
11,000+ Bird Species
 🐟
FishFYI
Fish & Marine Life
 🦕
DinoFYI
6,000+ Dinosaurs
 🌿
PlantFYI
379,000+ Plants

Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia