Drooping timber bamboo
Phyllostachys flexuosa Rivière & C.Rivière
Phyllostachys flexuosa, known as Drooping timber bamboo, is a species in the Poaceae family. It was first described by Rivière & C.Rivière in 1878. This bamboo is native to and cultivated in regions including China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Cuba, New Caledonia, and the conterminous 48 United States.
Description
Phyllostachys flexuosa is a member of the genus Phyllostachys, which is part of the grass family, Poaceae. The species is widely distributed and has been introduced to several regions outside its native range. It is commonly referred to as Drooping timber bamboo in English. The plant is notable for its presence in both natural and cultivated settings across multiple continents. Its publication in 1878 marked its formal recognition in botanical literature.
Other common names
Drooping timber bamboo
Distribution
CU · NC · conterminous 48 United States · China North-Central · China South-Central · China Southeast · Cuba · New Caledonia
Synonyms
Bambusa flexuosa