Dendrocalamus hamiltonii
Local names Kako ASSAM | Fonay ASSAM: KARBI-ANGLONG | Pecha WEST BENGAL | Tama WEST BENGAL: DARJEELING | Unep MANIPUR | Wanoke MEGHALAYA: GARO HILLS | Pao SIKKIM: LEPCHA | Phulrua MIZORAM
Habitat & distribution Occurs in fine-textured soil in semi-evergreen forests. Grows abundantly and well in the North East and Himachal Pradesh.
Culm
The culm is large, up to 30 m tall, dull green.
Flowering The flowering cycle is 30-40 years. commonly and periodically
Uses Used as edible shoot, for roofing and construction purposes.
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