Guadua angustifolia
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Summary
Source: WikipediaGuadua angustifolia also known as the Colombian timber bamboo and Colombian giant thorny, is a species of clumping bamboo in the grass family Poaceae. It is found from Central to South America. It has a long flowering cycle, estimated to be between 30 and 35 years.
Description
Guadua angustifolia is a fast-growing evergreen bamboo reaching 25 m (82 ft) tall and 5 m (16 ft) wide. Hardy to UK zone 10, it produces wind-pollinated flowers. The plant adapts to light sandy, medium loamy, or heavy clay soils preferring well-drained conditions with mildly acid to neutral pH. It grows in semi-shade to full sun, prefers moist soil, and tolerates drought. Too large for containers.
Edible Uses
There is no evidence that the shoots are edible.
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
Sharp spines
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. At ECHO.
Where It Grows
Amazon, Andes, Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, SE Asia, Singapore, South America*, Trinidad-Tobago, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela,
Cultivation
Prefers tropical or subtropical climates, but still tolerates some frost. Full sun. Moist, well drained soil. Soil pH requirements: 5.6 (acidic) to 7.5 (neutral). Normal growing conditions in the central region of the Andes, between 900 and 1,600 meters above sea level, at temperatures between 20° and 26° Centigrade, rainfalls of 2,000 - 2,500 mm/year, a relative humidity of 75 - 85% and on alluvial soils that are rich in volcanic ash with a moderate fertility and good drainage. Carbon Farming Solutions - Cultivation: regional crop. Management: managed multistem (Describes the non-destructive management systems that are used in cultivation).
Propagation
Propagated by cuttings.
Other Uses
Guadua angustifolia has wide industrial applications including furniture and craftwork, raw construction material, panels (plywood, laminates, and floors), bio-energy, musical instruments, and house construction. It meets the International Building Code (IBC). The plant is too large for pots and containers but makes a good ornamental bamboo. It is also used as a biomass crop and as fodder bank planting.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Amisa, Ba-ki-tape, Cana guadua, Chhononofo cugu, Garipa, Guagua rayada, Huamma, Hueca, Ipa, Kapi tape, Kenku, Marona, Otate, Pakika, Peak, Puru puru. Tacuara, Tacuaruzu, Tanish, Tzajib, Wamak
References (4)
- Grandtner, M. M., 2008, World Dictionary of Trees. Wood and Forest Science Department. Laval University, Quebec, Qc Canada. (Internet database http://www.wdt.qc.ca)
- Grandtner, M. M. & Chevrette, J., 2013, Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America: Nomenclature, Taxonomy and Ecology. Academic Press p 270
- Kew Plants of the World On line
- Torre, de la, L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 513
