Melocanna humilis
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Description
A bamboo. The rhizome or underground stem is cylinder shaped and up to 5 m long. The culms are upright and 8-20 m tall. They are 3-7 cm across. The fruit are pear shaped and large. They are 5-12 cm long by 5-7 cm wide and fleshy. It is similar to but smaller than Melocanna baccifera.
Edible Uses
The seeds and fruit are edible. The leaves are used for making wine.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are used for making wine. The seeds are edible.
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Medicinal Uses
The leaves are traditionally used for making wine.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, India, Indochina, Myanmar*, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Taiwan, Thailand,
Other Information
It is a cultivated food plant.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Kayin-wa-gale, Phai kriab, To-bin-daing-gale
References (1)
- Flora of China. Vol. 22 p 56 and Flora of China. www.eFloras.org
