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Bambusa pallida

Local names
Bijuli ASSAM: BRAHMAPUTRA VALLEY | Bakhal, Burwal ASSAM: BARAK VALLEY | Loto ASSAM: KARBI-ANGLONG | Seskien, Skhen, Tneng, Usken MEGHALAYA: KHASI HILLS | Tesero, Watoi NAGALAND | Pashipo, Pushee SIKKIM: LEPCHA | Makal TRIPURA

 
Habitat & distribution
Grows best in high rainfall and humidity areas with moderately high temperature. 
Naturally found and cultivated in the North East.

Culm
The culm is up to 20 m tall, olive green and smooth.

Flowering
Sporadic. Flowering cycle is 40 years

Uses
Mainly used in for making baskets, and mats.

 

 


 

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