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Dendrocalamus strictus

Bamboo

HomeBambooDendrocalamus strictus

Drier open deciduous forests in hill slopes, ravines and alluvial plains.

Family: Poaceae
Height: 15 m / 50 ft
Sun, Semi-shade
Light, Medium and Heavy Soil
Dry to Moist

Plant Rating

Edible Uses: 3 of 5
Medicinal Uses: 1 of 5
Other Uses: 3 of 5

Native Habitat

Male Bamboo. Calcutta Stricta or Bamboo Dendrocalamus strictus native habitat is Drier open deciduous forests in hill slopes, ravines and alluvial plains.

Edible Uses

Young stems - cooked as a vegetable. The stems are 6 - 10cm in diameter. Seed.

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