Gigantochloa parvifolia
(Brandis ex Gamble) T. Q. Nguyen
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Description
A large bamboo. It keeps growing from year to year. The stems are about 2-7 cm across. The culm sheaths are 20-23 cm long and 20-25 cm wide. The leaves are narrowly sword shaped and 8-10 cm long by 1.2 cm wide. They are rounded at the base and twisted at the tip.
Edible Uses
Shoots are eaten as a vegetable and are commonly sold in local markets; they are also fermented and used in chutney. Seeds are used for making beer.
Traditional Uses
The shoots are eaten as a vegetable. They are also fermented and used in chutney. The seeds are used for making beer. Caution: Alcohol is a cause of cancer.
Known Hazards
Alcohol is a cause of cancer.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, Cambodia, India, Indochina, Myanmar, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Thailand, Vietnam,
Other Information
Shoots are sold in local markets.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Tseikdoo-mindoo, Wa mia, Wathai, Wathau-washi
References (2)
- Medhi, P. & Borthakur, S. K., 2012, Phytoresources from North Cachur Hills of Assam -3: Edible plants sold at Hflong market. Indian Journal of Natural Products and Resources. 3(1) pp 84-109
- Medhi, P., Sarma, A and Borthakur, S. K., 2014, Wild edible plants from the Dima Hasao district of Assam, India. Pleione 8(1): 133-148 (As Oxytenanthera parvifolia)
