Awi Tela

Gigantochloa hasskarliana

Physical Characteristics

Gigantochloa hasskarliana is an evergreen Bamboo growing to 10 m (32ft) by 5 m (16ft) 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, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Malaysia.

Habitats

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Shoots Stem Edible Uses: Young stem - cooked[301 ]. Eaten as a side dish with rice, or cooked in soups and stews[301 ].Highly esteemed in Indonesia for their sweet flavourful qualities[301 ].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known