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Phyllostachys nigra

Black Bamboo
Also known as: Bambusa nigra Lodd. +18 more
  • Bambusa nigra Lodd.
  • Bambusa nigra Lodd. ex Lindl.
  • Bambusa nigra subsp. lutea Voss
  • Phyllostachys henionis Mitford
  • Phyllostachys nigra f. basinigra (Makino) Nakai
  • Phyllostachys nigra f. bicolor (Makino ex Tsuboi) Nakai
  • Phyllostachys nigra subsp. albovariegata (Makino) Beetle
  • Phyllostachys nigra subsp. asagi Muroi & H.Okamura
  • Phyllostachys nigra subsp. basinigra I.Tsuboi
  • Phyllostachys nigra subsp. bicolor I.Tsuboi
  • Phyllostachys nigra subsp. flavescens (J.Houz.) Muroi
  • Phyllostachys nigra subsp. hanchiku (J.Houz.) Muroi
  • Phyllostachys nigra subsp. henionis (Mitf.) Stapf ex Rendle
  • Phyllostachys nigra subsp. lutea Voss
  • Phyllostachys nigra subsp. megurochiku I.Tsuboi
  • Phyllostachys nigra subsp. mejiro Muroi & H.Okamura
  • Phyllostachys nigra subsp. monstrosa Muroi & H.Okamura
  • Phyllostachys nigra subsp. muchisasa (J.Houz.) Nakai
  • Phyllostachys nigra subsp. okina H.Okamura
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Poaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a bamboo.

Originating in Temperate Asia, Phyllostachys nigra (commonly known as Black Bamboo) is a bamboo belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Bamboo

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China South-Central, China Southeast

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)
Austria, Brazil Southeast, China North-Central, Georgia, Great Britain, Hawaii, Japan, Jawa, Korea, Lesser Sunda Is., Maryland, Nansei-shoto, New South Wales, New Zealand North, Philippines, Queensland, Seychelles, South Carolina, Tennessee, Tibet, Vietnam, Virginia, West Virginia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms

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