Phyllostachys edulis
Phyllostachys edulis, commonly known as Moso bamboo, is a versatile perennial grass highly valued in traditional medicine. Beyond its structural uses, it is utilized for its cooling properties, helping to alleviate inflammation and promote digestive health. This resilient plant remains a cornerstone of botanical wellness and sustainable resource management.
- Scientific name: Phyllostachys edulis
- Family: Poaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is further classified within the order Poales and the family Poaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Phyllostachys edulis.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Poales | WCVP |
| Family | Poaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Phyllostachys | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Phyllostachys edulis, is recognized by various common names across different languages and regions. In Portuguese, it is referred to as Mossô, while in German, it is called Moso-Bambus. In Chinese, the plant is widely known as 毛竹, a name that is consistently used in Simplified Chinese (zh-hans), Traditional Chinese (zh-hant), and the Cantonese usage of Hong Kong (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pt | Mossô | Wikidata |
| zh-hans | 毛竹 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 毛竹 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 毛竹 | Wikidata |
| de | Moso-Bambus | Wikidata |
| ja | モウソウチク | Wikidata |
| ko | 죽순대 | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛竹 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 孟宗竹 | Wikidata |
| cs | listoklasec jedlý | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several key regions within East Asia. In China, its presence is noted in the South-Central, North-Central, and Southeast territories. Beyond mainland China, the species extends its range into the island nation of Japan. Additionally, it is found growing within the Korean Peninsula. Together, these locations highlight a wide geographical footprint throughout the eastern part of the continent.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Phyllostachys edulis, is a versatile species where various components offer different nutritional and medicinal benefits. The leaves are often utilized in traditional practices, while the bark can be processed for specific therapeutic properties. One of its most significant parts is the bamboo shoots, which are highly valued as a food source and for their health-promoting qualities. During the harvesting process, the bamboo shoot skin is often removed, yet the Bamboo shoot skin itself can sometimes be studied for its unique bioactive compounds.- Total parts
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bark | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bamboo shoots | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bamboo shoot skin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bamboo shoot skin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bamboo Shoot Skin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Phyllostachys edulis has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include benzoic acid, ethylparaben, sorbic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| benzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ethylparaben | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| sorbic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Phyllostachys edulis has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Phyllostachys edulis has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include cough, type 2 diabetes.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| cough | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| type 2 diabetes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |