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Bamboo

Bambusa · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (7 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Bamboo, scientifically known as Bambusa, is a versatile genus of fast-growing grasses renowned for its diverse medicinal properties. Beyond its structural uses, various species offer significant therapeutic benefits, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial effects. This ancient plant plays a vital role in traditional medicine, promoting overall holistic wellness.

Family
Poaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Bamboo
Scientific synonyms
Lingnania · Ischurochloa · 5 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Bambusa

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Arundarbor
  • Holttumochloa
  • Soejatmia
  • Maclurochloa
  • Leleba
  • Neololeba
  • Tetragonocalamus
  • Kinabaluchloa
  • Mullerochloa
  • Ischurochloa
  • Bonia
  • Eremocaulon
  • Criciuma
  • Lingnania

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Poales and the family Poaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Bambusa.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Poales
Family Poaceae
Genus Bambusa

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant, known as Bambusa, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of the African continent. In Northern Africa, its presence can be identified within the borders of Libya. Moving toward the West Tropical Africa region, it is found in the country of Benin. The distribution extends further through Burkina and Ghana as well. Finally, the plant is also documented within the territory of Guinea.

Region Area
Northern Africa Libya
West Tropical Africa Benin
West Tropical Africa Burkina
West Tropical Africa Ghana
West Tropical Africa Guinea
West Tropical Africa Ivory Coast
West Tropical Africa Mali
West Tropical Africa Nigeria
West Tropical Africa Sierra Leone
West Tropical Africa Togo

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Bambusa has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Orientin, Stachyose, Vitexin, myricetin, p-coumaric acid.

Chemicals reported in Bambusa
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Orientin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Stachyose 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Vitexin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
myricetin 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
p-coumaric acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Orientin

  1. Pharmacology & therapeutics

Stachyose

  1. Pharmacology & therapeutics

Vitexin

  1. Pharmacology & therapeutics

myricetin

  1. Pharmacology & therapeutics

p-coumaric acid

  1. Pharmacology & therapeutics