Phyllostachys nigra Black bamboo (Gramineae) Evergreen bamboo

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Phyllostachys nigra
Black bamboo
Evergreen bamboo
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The Phyllostachys nigra plant species is found in E. Asia - E. and C. China. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Black bamboo. Some home gardeners know the variety as Bambusa nigra.

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Latin Name:  Phyllostachys nigra
Common Name:  Black bamboo
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  (Loddiges.)Munro.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  7.5   Mature Width:  6

Habitat:  Fertile and moist places, also by streams[147].

General Uses: The canes make good plant supports. Thin walled but durable, the canes are also used for cabinet work and for decorative panels and inlays[195]. The rhizome is used in making umbrella handles, wickerwork, canes, musical instruments and various kinds of handicrafts[25, 74].

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