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Common bamboo

Bambusa vulgaris

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Diet

Autotroph

Lifespan

120 years

Length

20.0 m

Trend

→ Stable

About

One of the most widely cultivated bamboo species globally, common bamboo grows at extraordinary rates — up to 91 cm per day under optimal conditions — across tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Technically a giant grass rather than a tree, its culms can reach 20 meters and provide a fast-renewable timber alternative for construction, paper, textiles, and food. It is a critical habitat component for wildlife including giant pandas that depend on bamboo forests.

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.

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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 (bitki)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Grasses)

Family

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 (bitki).

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.