Facebook Youtube Instagram Linkedin-in
Today
[location-weather id="93"]
Palm Garden Logo Green Gold
Contact Us

HOME

PALM COLLECTION

Bamboo (Bambusa Vulgaris)

Bamboo

|

Bambusa Vulgaris

Bambusa vilgaris also known as Wamin bamboo. It is a densely tufted clum that grows 30 to 70 feet high and 2 to 4 inches. The young shoot of the Wamin bamboo are cooked and can be eaten with rice. The leaves are used to treat heart problems and malaria.The split stems are used for making brooms, fences, roofs, roof tiles, and baskets. At Palm Garden Nevis it can be found at Event Area 3.

Uses:

Bambusa vulgaris, commonly known as common Bamboo or giant bamboo, has a wide range of uses:
  • Construction Material: Its strong, flexible stems are used in building houses, bridges, and scaffolding. Bamboo is valued for its lightweight yet sturdy properties.
  • Furniture: Bamboo is crafted into various types of furniture, including chairs, tables, and decorative items, thanks to its aesthetic appeal and durability.
  • Crafts and Utensils: It is used to make a variety of handicrafts, including baskets, mats, and kitchen utensils.
  • Musical Instruments: Bamboo is used to create musical instruments such as flutes and xylophones.
  • Erosion Control: The extensive root system helps stabilize soil, making bamboo effective for controlling erosion along riverbanks and slopes.
  • Gardening and Landscaping: Bamboo can be used as a decorative element in gardens and landscapes, as well as for privacy screens and windbreaks.
  • Food: Young bamboo shoots are edible and commonly used in various cuisines, particularly in Asian dishes.
  • Biofuel and Biomass: Bamboo can be harvested for bioenergy production due to its rapid growth and high biomass yield.
  • raditional Medicine: In some cultures, parts of the bamboo plant are used in traditional medicine for their potential health benefits.
Overall, Bambusa vulgaris is a versatile plant with ecological, practical, and cultural significance. Sources: – Wikipedia – Useful Tropical Plants Database – Palmpedia – Earthone – Useful Tropical Plants Database – Chat GPT 4

Details:

Common Name
Bamboo
Scientific Name
Bambusa Vulgaris
Height
30-70 ft
Origin
Southeast Asia
QR code:
Palm Map
Share this page:

Browse Other Special Trees:

Rain Tree

Samanea Saman

Read More

Screw Pine

Pandanus Utilis

Read More

Jatoba tree

Hymenea Courbaril

Read More

Fiddleleaf-Plumeria

Plumeria Pudica

Read More