Phyllostachis bambusoides

Other names: Bamboo, Madake, Japanese wooden bamboo

Phyllostachis bambusoides, often called Bamboo, Madake or Japanese Wood Bamboo, is one of the best known and most useful species of bamboo worldwide. It is mainly found in East Asia, Japan and China, but due to its hardiness and rapid growth it is cultivated across the world. It is a hardy, perennial plant that can reach heights of up to 20 metres. The stalks are thick, strong and up to 15 centimetres in diameter. The leaves are long and broad, dark green in colour.

Bamboo Phyllostachis bambusoides is known for its various applications. Thanks to its strength and flexibility, it is widely used in the construction industry, especially for building bridges, but also for furniture, flooring, shutters, roofing or various decorations. Bamboo is also used extensively in the textile industry, where its fibres are used to produce soft and pleasant-to-the-touch fabrics. In Japan, this bamboo is often used to make musical instruments such as the Shakuhachi flute. Thanks to its rapid growth and renewability, this bamboo offers an eco-friendly alternative to traditional materials and its popularity is growing.