Grass

Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris)

Bambusa vulgaris

"বাঁশ (Bansh)"

Quick Facts

Bambusa vulgaris

Grass

Family

Poaceae (Bambusoideae)

Growing Area

Commonly found in the hilly regions, forests, and along riverbanks in Bangladesh.

Habitat

Hilly regions, tropical forests, riverbanks, homestead boundaries and village groves

Propagation

Rhizome division or stem cuttings

Use Value

Used for construction, crafts, furniture, fencing and various traditional uses. Young shoots edible.

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About

Bambusa vulgaris, common bamboo, is an open-clump type bamboo species. It is native to Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia, and to the province of Yunnan in southern China, but it has been widely cultivated in many other places and has become naturalized in several regions. Among bamboo species, it is one of the largest and most easily recognized.

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