Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Bambusa vulgaris 'Vittata'
Common name:
Bamboes, Bamboo, Painted bamboo
Family:
Poaceae (Grass)
Distribution:
Asia
IUCN Red list:
Not evaluated
Comments:
It is one of the most cultivated ornamental bamboos in the tropical world. It is also planted as erosion control on slopes or riverbeds. Culms are randomly marked with narrow and broad green stripes. Water from boiled shoots is used in traditional medicine. Culms are used as poles in light construction or furniture.
Links:
Guadua Bamboo
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Wikipedia
Locations
1:
Beds at plant sales
(Plant SALES)
• Accession: 1999-652/1 • Provenance: Unrecorded
2:
Beds at plant sales
(Plant SALES)
• Accession: 1999-652/2 • Provenance: Unrecorded
Area
Individual