Gigantochloa balui K.M.Wong

Species

Angiosperms > Poales > Poaceae > Gigantochloa

Characteristics

A bamboo. It forms dense tufts. The stems bend slightly outwards. They are 12 m long and 3-8 cm across. The internodes are 40 cm long.
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Growth form
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality hermaphrodite
Pollination anemogamy
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Mature height (meter) 10.5
Root system rhizome
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Environment

It is a tropical plant. It is best in rich alluvial soils.
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Not known in a truly wild situation
Light 7-9
Soil humidity 4-6
Soil texture 1-6
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Hardiness (USDA) 10-12

Usage

The young shoots are cooked and eaten.
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Edible shoots
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Cultivation

Plants are grown from cuttings from mature stems. A spacing of 4-6 m is suitable.
Mode cuttings seedlings
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Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:958429-1
WFO ID wfo-0000873005
COL ID 6KFMR
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Synonyms

Gigantochloa balui