Padang
Himalayacalamus hookerianus
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Basic Information
Family: Poaceae or Gramineae
Genus: himalayacalamus
Plant ID (slug): himalayacalamus-hookerianus
Numeric ID: 24810
USDA Hardiness: 7-10
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Himalayacalamus hookerianus is an evergreen Bamboo growing to 9 m (29ft 6in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. 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 - Himalayas from E. Nepal to Sikkim and Bhutan.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: Seed - cooked whole or ground into a powder and used as a cereal[214]. Plants flower at intervals of about 50 years, they flower and produce fertile seed abundantly in British gardens[214].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Himalayacalamus hookerianus Padang