moso bamboo
Phyllostachys edulis (Carrière) J.Houz.
Phyllostachys edulis, known as moso bamboo, is a temperate giant timber bamboo native to China and Taiwan, with edible shoots. It can grow up to 28 m (92 ft) tall and is widely used in the bamboo textile industry for rayon production. It is naturalized in several regions, including Japan and the United States, and is less cold-hardy than many other Phyllostachys species, surviving down to −15 °C (5 °F).
Description
Phyllostachys edulis is a member of the Poaceae family and is part of the genus Phyllostachys. It is native to China and Taiwan, and has been introduced to various regions such as Japan, the United States, and parts of Brazil. The species is notable for its use in the textile industry due to its high-quality fibers. It is also known for its edible shoots, which are a traditional food source. The name 'edulis' refers to this edible characteristic. Moso bamboo typically grows in temperate climates and can reach significant heights, making it a valuable resource for timber and commercial applications.
Other common names
Tortoise shell bamboomoso bambootortoise-shell bamboo
Distribution
BR · IN · GE · JP · TW · conterminous 48 United States · Brazil Southeast · Brazil South · Brazil West-Central · Cambodia · China North-Central · China South-Central · China Southeast · Georgia · Japan · Korea · Nansei-shoto · Philippines · South Carolina · Taiwan · Vietnam
Synonyms
Bambos moosooBambusa heterocyclaBambusa mitisBambusa pubescensPhyllostachys bicolorPhyllostachys edulis f. aureovariegataPhyllostachys edulis f. epruinosaPhyllostachys edulis f. gimmeiPhyllostachys edulis f. gracilisPhyllostachys edulis f. heterocyclaPhyllostachys edulis f. holochrysaPhyllostachys edulis f. huamozhuPhyllostachys edulis f. luteaPhyllostachys edulis f. luteosulcataPhyllostachys edulis f. nabeshimanaPhyllostachys edulis f. obliguinodaPhyllostachys edulis f. obtusangulaPhyllostachys edulis f. quadrangulataPhyllostachys edulis f. rigidaPhyllostachys edulis f. subconvexaPhyllostachys edulis f. tubaeformisPhyllostachys edulis f. ventricosaPhyllostachys edulis f. venustaPhyllostachys edulis f. viridisulcataPhyllostachys edulis var. heterocyclaPhyllostachys heterocyclaPhyllostachys heterocycla f. aureovariegataPhyllostachys heterocycla f. bicolorPhyllostachys heterocycla f. gimmeiPhyllostachys heterocycla f. huamozhu