Bambusa
Bambusa is a genus of bamboo in the grass family Poaceae, subfamily Bambusoideae. It comprises a large number of species commonly known as bamboo, many native to Asia and the Pacific with some species in Africa and the Americas. The genus is valued for rapid growth, varied form, and widespread use as timber, ornamental plants, and a food source in some regions.
Description: Bambusa species are evergreen perennial grasses with woody, hollow culms segmented by nodes. The leaves
Distribution and habitat: Native to tropical and subtropical Asia, with some species in Africa and the Americas.
Ecology and uses: Bambusa provides habitat and food sources for wildlife and can stabilize soil with its
Notable species: Bambusa vulgaris (common bamboo), Bambusa edulis, Bambusa oldhamii, Bambusa textilis.