Bambusa textilis

Bamboo Species

19 Aug

Bambusa textilis, also known as "Weaver’s Bamboo", is a species of bamboo native to China and Vietnam. It grows in a dense clump up to 8-12 meters high and has no lower branches. Bambusa textilis is very suitable for living fences or windbreaks. The stems are often used for weaving, basketry or light construction.

Bambusa textilis - Weaver's Bamboo — **Bambusa textilis** | *Courtesy:* *Bambooland*

Plant Info
Scientific Name	Bambusa textilis
Synonyms	Bambusa annulata, Bambusa minutiligulata, Bambusa varioaurita
Common Names	Weaver’s Bamboo
Family	Poaceae
Tribe	Bambuseae
Genus	Bambusa
Height	8-12 m
Diameter	5-6 cm
Growth Habit	Dense Clumping
Color	White powdery when young, green when mature.
Internodes	40-70 cm
Wall thickness	2-5 mm
Branches	Several with 1 larger branch.
Leaves	9-17 cm long, 10-20 mm wide.
Climate	Tropical - Subtropical
Exposure	Full Sun - Partial Sun
Hardiness	-8°C
Soil	Sandy loam to clay loam soils - well drained.
Water Needs	Average.
Planting Distance	• Every 2 meters for screening. • 4 x 4 m for culm production.
Edibility	(0 de 5)
Origin	China, Vietnam.
Uses	Weaving and basketry, light construction, furniture, handicrafts, plant stakes, landscaping, living fences, ornamental.