Thamnocalamus spathiflorus
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Basic Information
Family: Poaceae or Gramineae
Genus: thamnocalamus
Plant ID (slug): thamnocalamus-spathiflorus
Numeric ID: 20519
USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Thamnocalamus spathiflorus is an evergreen Bamboo growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. 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 - W. Himalayas.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; Hedge;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Seed Shoots Stem Edible Uses: Young shoots - cooked[177]. Seed - cooked and used as a cereal[177]. The plants only flower and produce seed at intervals of several years.
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Thamnocalamus spathiflorus