Bambusa procera
A. Chev. & A. Camus
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Summary
Source: WikipediaBambusa procera is a species of bamboo in the tribe Bambuseae; it was described from Vietnam by Chevalier and Camus. It is a included in the grass family, with no subspecies listed in the Catalogue of Life.
Description
A bamboo.
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Edible Uses
In Vietnam's Bình Dương province, it is used for food, in construction as timber, and to make ornaments and handicraft.
Traditional Uses
The shoots are cooked and eaten and also used in pickles.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Cambodia, Indochina, SE Asia, Vietnam,
Also Known As
Lo o binh long, Rusey thngor
References (2)
- Cengel, D. J. & Dany, C., (Eds), 2016, Integrating Forest Biodiversity Resource Management and Sustainable Community Livelihood Development in the Preah Vihear Protected Forest. International Tropical Timber Organization p 125
- Sang, D. T., & Mizoue, K. O. N., 2012, Use of Edible Forest Plants among Indigenous Ethnic Minorities in Cat Tien Biosphere Reserve, Vietnam. Asian Journal of Biodiversity Vol. 3 (1), p 23-49
