Definitions for phyllostachys nigra
phyl·lostachys nigra

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1. black bamboo, kuri-chiku, Phyllostachys nigranoun

   small bamboo having thin green culms turning shining black

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1. Phyllostachys nigra

   Phyllostachys nigra, commonly known as black bamboo or purple bamboo (Chinese: 紫竹), is a species of bamboo, native to Hunan Province of China, and is widely cultivated elsewhere.Growing up to 25 m (82 ft) tall by 30 cm (1 ft) broad, it forms clumps of slender arching canes which turn black after two or three seasons. The abundant lance-shaped leaves are 4–13 cm (2–5 in) long. Numerous forms and cultivars are available for garden use. The species and the form P. nigra f. henonis have both gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. The form henonis is also known as Henon bamboo and as cultivar 'Henon'.

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1. phyllostachys nigra

   Phyllostachys nigra, commonly known as black bamboo, is a species of flowering plant from the bamboo subfamily of the grass family Poaceae. It is a running bamboo, meaning it spreads rapidly using underground rhizomes. It is native to China but has been introduced to many places globally and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. It is known for its culms, or stems, which naturally turn a deep, shiny black over time, thus earning its name "black bamboo." It is used for various purposes such as construction, artwork, and cooking utensils.

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1. Phyllostachys nigra

   Phyllostachys nigra, common name black bamboo, is a species of flowering plant in the bamboo subfamily of the grass family Poaceae, native to central and eastern China. Growing up to 5 m tall by 3 m broad, it forms clumps of slender arching canes which turn black after two or three seasons. The abundant lance-shaped leaves are 4–13 cm long. Numerous forms and cultivars are available for garden use. The species and the form P. nigra f. henonis have both gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. It is used for lumber, food, and musical instruments, among other things, in areas of China where it is native and also worldwide. Unlike golden bamboo, it is not considered an invasive species in the United States. In Rwanda, it is being used to boost the economy. Cynaroside, orientin and vitexin have been found in P. nigra.

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   The numerical value of phyllostachys nigra in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

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   The numerical value of phyllostachys nigra in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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