Guadua angustifolia - ID#00118
Guadua angustifolia ‘Kunth’ is a tropical species of giant timber bamboo native to South America. It is considered to be the strongest bamboo in the world, and also the 3rd largest. Guadua bamboo is by far the most important bamboo in America, and is often compared with its Asian counterpart: Moso (Phyllostachys edulis).
Guadua angustifolia produces exceptional quality timber and belongs to the list of priority species. Common names for this species are Colombian Timber Bamboo, Colombian Giant Thorny, or American Narrow-Leaved Bamboo.
| Plant Info | |
|---|---|
| Species | Guadua angustifolia |
| Common name | Guadua, Colombian Timber Bamboo, Colombian Giant Thorny |
| Average diameter | 7-18 cm |
| Average height | 15-30 m |
| Growing habit | Open Clumping |
| Origin | Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela |
| Planting date | 3 November 2021 |
| Planting location | Hacienda Guadua Bamboo (Colombia) |
| GPS coordinates | 3° 49' 14.058" N 76° 37' 16.512” W |
| Altitude | 1,350 m |
| ID | #00118 |
| Adopted by | Still available - Adopt now! |
Planting of Guadua angustifolia - ID #00118
3 November 2021
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