Phyllostachys atrovaginata

Phyllostachys atrovaginata
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Clade:	Commelinids
Order:	Poales
Family:	Poaceae
Genus:	Phyllostachys
Species:	P. atrovaginata
Binomial name
Phyllostachys atrovaginata C.S.Chao & H.Y.Chou

Phyllostachys atrovaginata is a running bamboo with strongly tapered, stiff, upright culms. It may reveal a fragrant scent during warm weather or when vigorously rubbed. ^[1] The common name of "Incense bamboo" comes from the unique aroma. ^[2] Its culms grow large in diameter relative to height. ^[3] Maximum height can reach 10 m (33 ft) with a maximum culm diameter of 7.0 cm (2.7 in). ^[1] This bamboo grows in areas ranging from subtropical to temperate and tolerates winter temperatures down to -23 °C (-10 °F), ^{[1] [2]} being a more cold-hardy bamboo. ^[4] Like water bamboo, the rhizomes and roots of this species also have air canals as an adaptation for living in wet soil. ^[1][2] The specific epithet atrovaginata or "dark-sheathed" is inspired from the dark green and deep red wine colors of the culm sheaths. ^[1] P. atrovaginata has formerly been called Phyllostachys congesta. ^{[1] [5]}

Edible shoots can be harvested in spring from this cultivated species, while the culms can be used split or unsplit for weaving or crafting bamboo articles. ^{[5] [6]}