“…Of these, B. vulgaris is the most widely distributed species (123 countries); indeed it deserves the title of ‘the most common bamboo in the world’ ( Ferrelly 1984 ). The introduction of B. vulgaris to many tropical islands in the Pacific and the Caribbean by early shipping trade routes has left a legacy of naturalized populations ( Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk 2011 ; O ’Connor et al 2000 ; Rashford 1995 ). Figure 4 Number of bamboo species found within each genera.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In the case of bamboos, where there has been a consistent and long history of propagation and distribution of plants for horticulture (ornamental plants, landscape improvement, erosion control, etc.) and agroforestry (construction material, crafts, paper pulp, fuel), we expected that the movement of bamboos would be partially influenced by popularity of certain species ( Lobovikov et al 2007 ; Rashford 1995 ). We found that greater cultivar diversity of species was strongly correlated with the frequency of introductions, and even more so with invasions.…”
Bamboos are one of the most economically important plant groups globally, but this world-wide trade creates risks of invasions. Here we identified 1662 species of bamboo, of which almost a seventh (232) have been introduced outside their native range, with Asiatic and larger species preferred. Only 12 species were found to have become invasive. However, invasiveness was found to be more a function of human-usage than specific species traits, suggesting the recent upsurge in bamboo cultivation could pose future invasion risks.
“…Of these, B. vulgaris is the most widely distributed species (123 countries); indeed it deserves the title of ‘the most common bamboo in the world’ ( Ferrelly 1984 ). The introduction of B. vulgaris to many tropical islands in the Pacific and the Caribbean by early shipping trade routes has left a legacy of naturalized populations ( Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk 2011 ; O ’Connor et al 2000 ; Rashford 1995 ). Figure 4 Number of bamboo species found within each genera.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In the case of bamboos, where there has been a consistent and long history of propagation and distribution of plants for horticulture (ornamental plants, landscape improvement, erosion control, etc.) and agroforestry (construction material, crafts, paper pulp, fuel), we expected that the movement of bamboos would be partially influenced by popularity of certain species ( Lobovikov et al 2007 ; Rashford 1995 ). We found that greater cultivar diversity of species was strongly correlated with the frequency of introductions, and even more so with invasions.…”
Bamboos are one of the most economically important plant groups globally, but this world-wide trade creates risks of invasions. Here we identified 1662 species of bamboo, of which almost a seventh (232) have been introduced outside their native range, with Asiatic and larger species preferred. Only 12 species were found to have become invasive. However, invasiveness was found to be more a function of human-usage than specific species traits, suggesting the recent upsurge in bamboo cultivation could pose future invasion risks.
“…Benton et al (2011b) also reported high involvement of bamboo culms in diverse uses of bamboo. In the study area, culms and leaves of bamboo are likely crucial goods for population livelihoods as reported in several areas of Asia and America (Bystriakova & Kapos 2006, Rashford 1995. Specifically, about 97% of informants in the area (N = 516) reported that bamboo culms are frequently used, indicating that culms may have higher use and economic values than other bamboo parts.…”
Section: Patterns and Diversity Of Bamboo Part Usagementioning
confidence: 90%
“…According to the informants, O. abyssinica is a native bamboo species, and its (Yuming et al 2004) and as shelter for dead spirits (Rashford 1995).…”
Section: Patterns and Diversity Of Bamboo Part Usagementioning
confidence: 99%
“…Bamboo has the ability to conserve soil moisture and to prevent its erosion (Rashford 1995) and to sequester carbon (Du et al 2010, Song et al 2011 and thus contribute to the mitigation of the harmful impacts of climate change. The annual revenue generated from the international trade of bamboo amounts to over 2 billion USD (Benton et al 2011a, INBAR 1999.…”
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