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Buddha bamboo (Bambusa ventricosa)

Description

Bambusa ventricosa is a species of bamboo which is native to Vietnam and to Guangdong province in southern China.The species is widely cultivated in subtropical regions around the world for the bulbous and ornamental culms.The species is used in bonsai.Common names include Buddha bamboo and Buddha's-belly bamboo.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Liliopsida

          • Order: Poales

            • Family: Poaceae

              • Genus: Bambusa