Bambusa copelandii

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A large tufted bamboo. It grows 15-30 m tall. The stems (culms) are 8-25 cm across. The internodes are 45 cm long. The culm sheaths are 38 cm long by 30 cm wide. They are covered with golden hairs. The leaves are 33-38 cm long by 5-8 cm wide. They are broadly sword shaped and rounded at the base.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, India, Indochina, Myanmar, SE Asia, Thailand

How it is used for food

The shoots are eaten but are slightly bitter.

Edible parts

Shoots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Phai hok nam, Phai man mu, Phai po

Synonyms

Dendrocalamopsis copelandii (Gamble) Keng f.; Dendrocalamus copelandii (Gamble ex brandis) N. H. Xia & Stapleton; Sinocalamus copelandii (Gamble ex Brandis) Raizada;