Bambusa tulda
Bambusa tulda, commonly known as Takak, is a versatile bamboo species native to South Asia. Beyond its structural utility, it holds significant medicinal value in traditional practices. Often used to treat inflammation, skin ailments, and digestive issues, this plant offers a rich blend of ecological and therapeutic benefits.
- Scientific name: Bambusa tulda
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, scientifically known as Bambusa tulda, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Poales and the family Poaceae. Its classification is completed by its placement within the genus Bambusa.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Bambusa | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant, Bambusa tulda, exhibits a wide geographical distribution across several key regions. In Western Asia, it can be found specifically within the borders of Iraq. Its presence is also significant in China, where it grows throughout the South-Central regions and the Tibet plateau. Within the Indian Subcontinent, the species is well-established in Assam. Additionally, this medicinal bamboo is commonly distributed throughout Bangladesh.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Asia | Iraq | WCVP |
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | India | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Nepal | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | West Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Laos | WCVP |
Chemicals
Bambusa tulda has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include BBT.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| BBT | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |