Schizostachyum chinense
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A bamboo. It grows 5-8 m tall. The culms are 2-3 cm across. The internodes are 30-45 cm long.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in evergreen broad-leaved forests between 1,500-2,000 m above sea level. In Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China
How it is used for food
The shoots are cooked and eaten.
It is a cultivated food plant. Shoots are sold in local markets.
Edible parts
Shoots
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Cephalostachyum chinense (Rendle) D. Z. Li & H. Q. Yang; Leptocanna chinensis (Rendle) L. C. Chia & H. L. Fung;