Bambu gombong
Gigantochloa pseudoarundinacea

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A bamboo. It is in dense tufts. The centre of the clump is raised above the ground and is irregular. The stems are 7-30 cm tall and 5-13 cm across. They have yellow stripes. The internodes are 40-45 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. In Cairns Botanical Garden.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, India, Indonesia (country/location of origin), Malaysia, SE Asia

How it is used for food

The young shoots are cooked and eaten.

It is a cultivated plant.

Edible parts

Shoots

How it is grown

It can be grown by rhizomes or branch stems. A spacing of 8 m is suitable.

It grows rapidly. Harvesting can start after 3 years.

Its other names

Local names

Awi andong, Buluh batuang danto, Pring surat

Synonyms

Bambusa pseudoarundinacea Steudel; Gigantochloa verticillata (Willd.) Munro; pp Gigantochloa maxima Kurz;