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Different Types

of Bamboo and
Uses
Scaffolding and Construction

The pliability of bamboo makes it a suitable


material for constructing bridges, houses, and
for using as scaffolding.
In Philippine, nipa houses are made entirely of
bamboo and can withstand moisture and heat.
Bamboo planks are also compressed and
treated for making flooring, walls, and ceilings
for houses.
Commonly used timbered bamboo species

Giant timber bamboo - Bambusa oldhamii


Petung bamboo - Dendrocalamus Asper
Black asper - Dendrocalamus asper var. Black
Velvet leaf bamboo - Dendrocalamus brandisii
Atter bamboo - Gigantochloa atter
Iron bamboo - Dendrocalamus strictus
Columbian thorny best - Guadua angustifolia
Believed to be the Strongest Bamboo in the
World
Flooring and Furniture
The popularity of exotic bamboo furniture
increased during the 18th and 19th century,
when Western countries began ordering for
custom-made designs.
Bamboo flooring on the other hand has
gained popularity very recently and is being
hailed as the long-term replacement for
hardwood floors.
Processed bamboo is not only sturdy, it is
also resilient to moisture, heat, and pests.
Some Bamboo Species that are used for
making Furniture and Flooring.

Moso bamboo - Phyllostachys edulis


Timor black bamboo - Bambusa lako
Monastery bamboo - Thyrostachys siamensis
Balcooa bamboo - Bambusa balcooa
Allgold - Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Allgold'
Yellow groove vivax - Phyllostachys vivax
'Huangwenzhu'
Phyllostachys edulis
Bambusa lako
Thyrostachys siamensis
Edible Bamboos
Bamboo shoots are a staple food throughout Asia
and are extremely nutritious.
Almost all types of bamboos can be consumed,
however, some are preferred over others for their
flavor and size.
Bamboo shoots must be harvested as soon as
they are a foot tall.
Since some shoots contain cyanide, the shoots
must be boiled and leached before consumption.
Once the shoots have been boiled, they can be
stored for two weeks if they are soaked in cold
water and kept in the fridge.
The water must be replaced everyday in order to
remove toxins and keep the shoots from rotting.
While cooking bamboo, the shoots must be
boiled for 30-45 minutes so as to remove their
bitter taste.
The boiled water must not be used for cooking
and should be drained.
Some delicious edible bamboo species have
been listed below.
Giant timber bamboo - Bambusa oldhamii
Sri Pratchin - Dendrocalamus asper cv 'Hitam'
Philippines Sweet shoot bamboo
- Dendrocalamus sikkimensis
New Guinea edible bamboo - Nastus elatus
Muli bamboo - Melocanna baccifera
Moso - Phyllostachys heterocycla var.
pubescens
Bambusa oldhamii
Tools and Utensils
Bamboo is used for making utensils, tools, and
carvings.
In fact, in most Asian countries, the utensils of
everyday use such as chopsticks, table mats,
spoons, steamers, and flasks are made with
bamboo.
The roots of dead bamboo plants are used for
making wall hangings and craft items such as
carvings and ornamental walking sticks.
Some types of bamboos that are used for
making utensils, tools, and carvings.

Slender weavers - Bambusa textilis var.


'Gracilis'
Spineless Indian bamboo - Bambusa tulda
Giant bamboo - Dendrocalamus giganteus
Muli bamboo - Melocanna baccifera
Monastery bamboo - Thyrsostachys siamensis
Bamboo Spoon Spatula
Musical Instruments
The bamboo plant has been used for making
musical instruments since centuries.
Instruments such as pan flutes, rainmakers,
Australian didgeridoo, Korean Danso and
Dangjeok, Indian flute or bansuri, Japanese
Komabue, shakuhachi, and Kagurabue are
predominantly made of bamboo.
Hollow bamboo species with thin culms are
chosen for the purpose of making musical
wind instruments.
The girth and hollow of the bamboo internode
helps in determining the scale of the
instruments.
Popular types of cane-like bamboos used for
making these musical instruments.
Himalayan weeping bamboo
- Drepanostachyum falcatum
Khasia bamboo - Drepanostachyum
khasianum
Bisset bamboo - Phyllostachys bissetii
Columbian thorny best - Guadua angustifolia
Red Margin bamboo - Phyllostachys
rubromarginata
The Red Margin Bamboo is ideal for making
musical wind instruments because it has long
internodes and strong walls.
Dwarf Indoor Bamboos
There are dwarf bamboo cultivars available which
can be grown indoors in pots and containers.
Indoor bamboo varieties must be given a lot of
care and attention, partial shade and plenty of
moisture.
Small bamboo cultivars can also be used for
making hedges, as ornamental additions for
landscapes, and placed at the entrance of
commercial buildings and houses.
Some of the best dwarf bamboo cultivars
that can be grown indoors
Malay dwarf green - Bambusa heterostachya
Alphonse karr - Bambusa multiplex var.
Alphonse Karr
Chinese goddess - Bambusa multiplex
'Riviereorum'
Buddha belly - Bambusa tuldoides 'ventricosa'
Kimmei Buddha's belly - Bambusa ventricosa
'Kimmei'
Textile

Cotton is gradually being replaced by bamboo


for making fabric, however much remains to
be done in order to bring bamboo fabric into
the mainstream market.
Currently, processing bamboo into fabric is
expensive and uses harsh solvents.
Bambusa textilis is often used for making
textile because its leaves and the pith from its
thin-walled culms are easier to mash.
The resulting threadlike pulp is used for
weaving
Following types of bamboos are often used for making fabric.

Moso bamboo - Phyllostachys edulis


Dark weavers - Bambusa textilis var. 'Fasca'
Slender weavers - Bambusa textilis var.
'Gracilis'
Emerald bamboo - Bambusa textilis 'Mutabilis'
Smooth weavers - Bambusa textilis var.
'Glabra'
Bamboo fibers
The fruits produced by bamboos
are edible as well and are
relished by humans as well as
animals.
Therefore, since every part of the
bamboo can be used for
something or the other, it is one
of the most giving plants on
Earth.
YAMETE !

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