Bengal Bamboo. Spineless Indian bamboo

Bambusa tulda

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Basic Information

Family: Poaceae

Genus: bambusa

Plant ID (slug): bambusa-tulda

Numeric ID: 287

USDA Hardiness: 10-12

Ratings

Edible Rating: ★★☆☆☆

Medicinal Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆

Other Uses Rating: ★★★★☆

Physical Characteristics

Bambusa tulda is an evergreen Bamboo growing to 15 m (49ft) by 8 m (26ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - northern India to Myanmar and Thailand.

Habitats

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Shoots Edible Uses: The young shoots are edible but taste slightly bitter, therefore they are often pickled[310 ]. The young shoots are harvested as they emerge from the soil.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known

Detailed Information

Additional Information

Title: Bambusa tulda Bengal Bamboo. Spineless Indian bamboo PFAF Plant Database

Meta Description: Bambusa tulda is an evergreen Bamboo growing to 15 m (49ft) by 8 m (26ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.