The position of Indian Bamboos in Bamboo Systematics

Abstract

The bamboo genera occurring in the Indian phytogeographic regions have been arranged according to the current system of classification. However, with necessary modifications based on the recent studies on Southeast Asian and African species of Arundinaria, which, former authors have not recognized in their classification. An artificial key for native bamboos of South India is provided based on easily observable vegetative and floral characters.