Meyer bamboo

Phyllostachys meyeri McClure

Phyllostachys meyeri, commonly known as Meyer bamboo, is a species in the grass family Poaceae. It was first described in 1945 by McClure. This bamboo is native to Hunan, China, where it grows in open forests at elevations of approximately 600 meters. It has since been introduced to various regions, including the conterminous 48 United States, China's South-Central and Southeast regions, Colombia, Cuba, Florida, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, and South Carolina.

Description

Phyllostachys meyeri is a member of the grass family, Poaceae. The species is originally from Hunan, China, and thrives in open forest habitats at an elevation of about 600 meters. Its introduction and cultivation have expanded its range to several countries and regions, including parts of the United States, China, Colombia, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. The plant is known by the common name Meyer bamboo in English and other languages.

Other common names

Meyer's bambooMeyer bamboo

Distribution

Caldas, Quindío, Risaralda, Tolima, Valle · conterminous 48 United States · China South-Central · China Southeast · Colombia · Cuba · Florida · North Carolina · Puerto Rico · South Carolina