Bambusa nutans

Family: Poaceae

What it is like

A bamboo. It grows 10-15 m tall. The stems are 8 cm across. They form loose clumps. The stems are smooth and green with a white ring below the nodes. The nodes are slightly thickened and often hairy. The internodes are 25-45 cm long and the walls are thick. The sheaths are 10-23 cm long and 30 cm wide at the base.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Laos, Nepal, Northeastern India, SE Asia, Sikkim, Thailand, Vietnam

How it is used for food

The young sprouts or shoots are cooked and eaten and also used for pickles.

It is cultivated.

Edible parts

Shoots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bansh, Bidhuli, Deobans, Homeng, Jotia-makal, Kali, Mahi bans, Mahlu, Mai bong, Mallo, Mukial, Peechli, Phai bong ban, Saneibi, Seringjai, Wah mi, Wa-malang

Synonyms

Arundarbor nutans (Munro) Kuntze; Bambusa falconeri Munro;