Most spread and known bamboo problably is Phyllostachys aurea, in Brazil also called "bambu-mirim", and in english speaker countries "Golden Bamboo", "Fishing pole Bamboo" among others. It is a leptomorph rhizome bamboo, and better adapted to temperate climates. In Brasil and some South American countries we see bamboos similar to P. aurea, more than 5 cms in diameter. According to Luc Vittry this is not possible in tropical climates, the species must be another. This bamboo is used for fishing poles, structures, furniture, objects and weaving, for its strenght.

Phyllostachys genus is the most varied, having great number of species. Another very apreciated Phyllostachys is Phyllostachys pubescens, also known as Phyllostachys Edulis or even Phyllostachys heterocycla "Pubescens". But its popular name is "Moso", very used in China and Japan for its delicious edible shoots. It is also the most used bamboo in flooring factorys (Plyboo).

An interesting characteristic of this species is the compressed lower internodes. When a Moso grows entirely compressed it is called P. pubescens "Kikko" or "Tortoise Shell Bamboo", a rare and misterious plant.