How many types of bamboo are there? What kind of bamboo is bitter bamboo?

Bamboo's growth environment: Most bamboos prefer warm and humid climates, with an average annual temperature of 12°C to 22°C and an annual precipitation of 1,000 mm to 2,000 mm. Bamboo's requirements for water are higher than those for temperature and soil. It must have sufficient water and good drainage. Bamboo has an important historical and cultural status in my country. So how many types of bamboo are there? What kind of bamboo is bitter bamboo? Let's take a look at the introduction of Encyclopedia Knowledge Network!

Contents of this article

1. How many types of bamboo are there?

2. What kind of bamboo is bitter bamboo?

3. Which bamboo is better to buy for a summer mat?

How many types of bamboo are there?

There are many types of bamboo, with more than 1,200 species in the world and more than 250 species in my country. Bamboo can be divided into three categories according to its growth state: scattered type, clumping type and mixed type. The more famous bamboos in my country are: green bamboo, yellow bamboo, purple bamboo, black bamboo, spotted bamboo (Xiangfei bamboo), bitter bamboo, sweet bamboo, Gui bamboo, dragon bamboo, square bamboo, moso bamboo, indigo bamboo, ma bamboo, hard bamboo, thorny bamboo, Luohan bamboo (Buddha belly bamboo), Phoenix tail bamboo, Guanyin bamboo, filial bamboo, tortoise shell bamboo, early garden bamboo, Mengzong bamboo, long branch bamboo, gold inlaid jade bamboo, jade inlaid gold bamboo, long tongue giant bamboo, gold between jade bamboo, jade between gold bamboo, etc.

What kind of bamboo is bitter bamboo

B.aerulosa

Other name: umbrella handle bamboo.

It is a plant of the Poaceae family and the genus Bambusa, and the plant is in the form of a small tree or shrub.

There are many types of bitter bamboo, including: Daming bamboo, Sichuan bamboo, Yixing bitter bamboo, hard-headed bitter bamboo, high-tongue bitter bamboo, Quxian bitter bamboo, weeping bitter bamboo, long-leaf bitter bamboo, spotted bitter bamboo, autumn bamboo, short-spike bamboo, large yellow bitter bamboo, small yellow bitter bamboo, swollen-node bamboo, yellow-striped diamond bamboo, rotten-head bitter bamboo, and spiral-node bamboo.

What kind of bamboo mat is better to buy?

You can choose by the following methods:

Smell it: no matter it is bamboo mat, straw mat or rattan mat, the one with fragrance and no special smell is better.

Second look: Bright yellow or light green is the best, with uniform overall color, no black spots, spots, mildew spots, insect holes, burrs, dry (moisture content below 12%), and those that have undergone scientific anti-mildew treatment are the best.

The third touch: No matter what kind of mat it is, it must be smooth and even when you touch it with your hand, and the smoother it is, the cooler it is.

The bamboo mat should be a "first-grade green mat" with long and flat bamboo joints, fine fibers, and a soft and tough texture. First-grade green refers to the first-grade bamboo strips, which are the coolest and most flexible. However, bamboo mats are very cool, so they are not suitable for the elderly, children, and people with weak constitutions. Therefore, this type of mat is more suitable for young and middle-aged people.

If the bamboo mat is uneven or larger than the bed, it is easy to break, so when laying the bamboo mat, keep the bed board flat to avoid damage. In addition, the bamboo mat should not be exposed to the sun, otherwise it will become brittle. It is best to wipe it with warm water before going to bed every day, which can keep the bamboo mat cooler.