Illustrated Flora of Bambusoideae in China — Volume 1
 
Edition & publication information
English-language hardcover, jointly published by Science Press, Beijing, China, and Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. Our photographed stock carries both publishers’ names and both print ISBNs on the same physical book.
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A specialist bamboo reference for readers who want to look beyond common names. Explore bamboo morphology, geographical distribution and cold-hardiness zoning alongside illustrated accounts of China's bamboo diversity.
 
Book details
Volume: Volume 1 of a two-volume work; this listing is for Volume 1.
Authors shown on the cover: Tong Pei Yi, Jun Yi Shi, Yu Xiao Zhang, De Qun Zhou, Li Sha Ma and Jun Yao.
Publisher: Science Press, Beijing, China & Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. (joint publication).
Language: English.
Publication Year: 2021 (copyright year shown in this copy).
Total Pages: 666 pages (XXIX preliminary pages + 637 numbered pages).
Coverage: 512 taxa in 25 genera: 351 species, 38 varieties, 119 forms and 4 hybrids.
Science Press print ISBN: 978-7-03-069467-6.
Springer print ISBN: 978-981-15-7883-0.
 
What you will find inside
The volume combines an introduction to bamboo form and distribution with genus-by-genus botanical coverage. It brings together work by researchers from Chinese forestry, agricultural and botanical institutions.
Photographs and botanical descriptions help readers study distinguishing characteristics and compare related bamboos. The geographical and hardiness material adds context when researching a species beyond its appearance.
 
Contents at a glance
Foundations: Morphology of Bamboos; Geographical Distribution of Bambusoideae; Hardiness Zones of Bambusoideae in China.
Genus accounts: Bambusa, Bonia, Brachystachyum, Cephalostachyum, Chimonobambusa, Dendrocalamopsis, Dendrocalamus, Gigantochloa, Guadua, Hibanobambusa, Indosasa, Leptocanna, Lingnania, Melocalamus, Melocanna, Neomicrocalamus, Neosinocalamus, Phyllostachys, Pseudostachyum, Qiongzhuea, Schizostachyum, Semiarundinaria, Shibataea, Sinobambusa and Thyrsostachys.
This overview groups the contents for easy browsing; genera are listed alphabetically, not in printed chapter order.
 
Why it belongs on your bamboo bookshelf
For identification: compare botanical features across a broad range of bamboo taxa.
For research and teaching: use a structured reference on taxonomy, morphology and distribution.
For growers and collections: build background knowledge before investigating species suitability for a particular site.
Useful for botanists, forestry students, researchers, nursery professionals and serious bamboo enthusiasts. For practical planting decisions, combine reference information with local climate and field experience.
 
Explore further
Browse our bamboo knowledge resources or contact Yunnan Bamboo with questions about the book.
Reference information: Springer overview and Te Waharoa Volume 1 catalogue record.