Dendrocalamus giganteus, commonly known as giant bamboo is a giant tropical and subtropical, dense-clumping species native to southeast asia. It is one of the largest bamboo species in the world.
Dendrocalamus giganteus also known as giant bamboo or dragon bamboo is a giant tropical and subtropical clumping species native to india.
Culms dendrocalamus giganteus is the second tallest bamboo in the world with gigantic large culms between 20-30 m tall (42 m has been reported under optimal conditions) and 20-30 cm in diameter.
Culms are thick-walled (2-2.5 cm), dull green to dark bluish green and covered with a white waxy crust when young. Internodes are usually 35-45 cm long, and with roost scars on the lower nodes.
Many clustered branches with 1 larger dominant branch. Branches leaves leaves are variable in size, but can be from 15-50 cm in length and between 3-10 cm wide.
