Dendrocalamus is a tropical genus of giant clumping bamboo, which are similar to the genus Bambusa. With about 29 species, this genus is found from the China throughout Southeast Asia. Dendrocalamus giganteus is one of the tallest of bamboos, capable of reaching heights up to 46 m. ==Taxonomy== The following taxa have been brought into synonymy wi... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dendrocalamus
(Bamboo) This is a group of tall Bamboos that belong to the Grass family, Gramineae. These tender perennials can only be grown outdoors in warm climates; otherwise they may be grown in high conservatories. Bamboos need moist soil at all times and are suitable for planting on stream or riverbanks and wetlands. These Bamboos are natives of Burma and ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/10004