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Melocanna baccifera

Berry Bamboo, Muli
Other regional names: Muli Bamboo
  • Muli Bamboo
Also known as: Bambusa baccifera Roxb. +4 more
  • Bambusa baccifera Roxb.
  • Beesha baccifera (Roxb.) Kunth
  • Beesha rheedii Kunth
  • Melocanna bambusoides Trin.
  • Nastus baccifera (Roxb.) Raspail
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a bamboo.

Melocanna baccifera (commonly known as Berry Bamboo or Muli) is a bamboo within the Poaceae family. It is found natively in Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bamboo

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, East Himalaya, Myanmar, Nepal

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Brazil Southeast, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Jamaica

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