Chimonobambusa callosa
(Munro) Nakai
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Description
A subtropical bamboo that grows at high altitudes. It produces edible young shoots that are harvested and cooked, often prepared together with meat.
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Edible Uses
The young shoots are cooked and eaten, typically prepared with meat.
Traditional Uses
The young shoots are cooked and eaten. They are cooked with meat.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It grows at high altitudes above sea level.
Where It Grows
Asia, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia,
Production
In NE India shoots are available September to November.
Other Information
It is a popular bamboo shoot.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Chiteba, Laiwa, Leivah, Ngatha, Ngth, Pangki, Phar, Spar, Sypar, Teiba, Uskong, Uspar, Zuanmuat
References (11)
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- Kumari, P, 2019, Bambusoideae in India: An Updated Enumeration. Plantae Scientia : Volume 01, Issue 06, March 2019
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- Meitei, L. R., et al, 2022, An ethnobotanical study on the wild edible plants used by forest dwellers in Yangoupokpi Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary, Manipur, India. Ethnobotany Research and Application 23:15
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- Waikhom, S. D., et al, 2013, Grappling the High Altitude for Safe Edible Bamboo Shoots with Rich Nutritional Attributes and Escaping Cyanogenic Toxicity. BioMed Reserch International. Voluyme 2013 Article ID 289285, 11 pages
