Dendrocalamus Asper

Our Mission

At Genewin Biotech, we aim to promote sustainable agriculture practises that benefit both farmers and the environment. We believe in harnessing the power of bamboo for its eco-friendly attributes and economic potential.

What Makes Dendrocalamus asper Unique?

Introduction

Dendrocalamus asper, known as Giant Bamboo, is a high-yield, woody, sympodial (clump-forming) tropical bamboo species widely used across construction, paper, biomass, food and carbon projects. It is one of the most economically important bamboo species in the world, owing to its large culm diameter, excellent mechanical strength, and rapid biomass accumulation.

Botanical Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Subfamily: Bambusoideae
Genus: Dendrocalamus
Species: asper

Morphometric Specification (Scientific Ranges)

• Culm Height: 15–30 m (under optimal growing conditions)

• Culm Diameter: 8–20 cm

• Wall Thickness: 1.5–2.5 cm (very thick in the lower culm section)

• Internode Length: 25–60 cm

• Culm Density: ~600–850 kg/m³

• Clump Diameter at Maturity: 2–6 m

• Branching Pattern: Heavy branching from upper nodes with a naturally clean basal section

Biological Properties

Growth Habit: Sympodial, does not spread uncontrollably
Flowering Cycle: Gregarious flowering after several decades
Perennial Lifecycle: Sustainable biomass every year after maturity
Photosynthetic Pathway: C3, but high productivity due to rapid culm turnover