Gigantochloa pseudoarundinacea
(Steudel) Widjaja
Bambu gombong
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Description
A bamboo. It is in dense tufts. The centre of the clump is raised above the ground and is irregular. The stems are 7-30 cm tall and 5-13 cm across. They have yellow stripes. The internodes are 40-45 cm long.
Edible Uses
The young shoots are cooked and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The young shoots are cooked and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. In Cairns Botanical Garden.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, India, Indonesia*, Malaysia, SE Asia,
Cultivation
It can be grown by rhizomes or branch stems. A spacing of 8 m is suitable.
Production
It grows rapidly. Harvesting can start after 3 years.
Other Information
It is a cultivated plant.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Awi andong, Buluh batuang danto, Pring surat
References (1)
- PROSEA (Plant Resources of South East Asia) handbook, Volume 7, 1995, Bamboos.
