Abstract:

China is one of the original and distributional centers on bamboo in the world because of the abundance in bamboo germplasm. Nowadays lots of bamboo species are on endangered status because the increasing pressures from population,ecology and environment. Yet few of relevant scientific research and conservation are in progress. Based on the ecological amplitude, distribution area and population quantity, utilization value, native species of bamboo in China, this paper set up endangered bamboo criteria categories: Endangered, Rare and Vulnerable. And 56 bamboo species are listed (including 1 variety); including 10 endangered species, 24 rare species, and 22 vulnerable species.

Key words: China, native bamboos threatened, endangered level, criteria