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Dendrocalamus brandisii

Local names
Bulka BENGAL | Wanan MANIPUR

Habitat & distribution
Primarily found in tropical forests.
Found in the Jiribam area of Manipur. Introduced into Coorg (Karnataka).

Culm
The culm is up to 20 m tall, ashy grey to greenish-grey, and smooth.

Flowering
Gregarious and sporadic.

Uses
House construction and basketry, and to make handicrafts.

 


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