Philippines sweet bamboo shoot
Dendrocalamus sikkimensis
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A bamboo. It grows 10-18 m tall. The culms are 10-13 cm across. The internodes are orange and 46056 cm long. There are several branches. The leaves are 15-30 cm long by 4-7 cm wide.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. In southern China it grows between 100-600 m above sea level. In Yunnan. In Cairns Botanical Gardens.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Bhutan, China, Himalayas, India, Nepal, Northeastern India, Philippines, SE Asia, Sikkim
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Shoots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Bhalu bans, Maribob amuba, Paalm