
Black bamboo (Phyllostachys nigra)
Black bamboo, also known as Ebony bamboo
*Dendrocalamus hainanensis* is a bamboo species native to Hainan Island in China. Today, it is also grown in various parts of the world. This versatile bamboo is utilized for food, timber, and crafting musical instruments. Interestingly, its wood does not initially have its characteristic color but develops it over a period of two to three years.
Key Facts About Black bamboo
Attributes of Black bamboo
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Bamboo
Plant Height
25 m
Spread
30 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
N/A – Black Bamboo rarely flowers
Flower Color
White Green
Scientific Classification of Black bamboo
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Grasses, sedges and allies
Family
Grass
Genus
Bamboo
Species
Black bamboo