Timor black bamboo
Bambusa lako
Family: Poaceae
What it is like
A bamboo. The stems can be 21 m tall. They can be 10 cm across. They are green when young and then mature to black. The leaves are long and hang down. They can be 25 cm long.
It is related to Gigantochloa atroviolacea. Because it take many years to flower, the identity is unsure.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It cannot tolerate light frost. In Brisbane Botanical gardens.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, Timor, Timor-Leste
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Shoots
How it is grown
Shoots grow rapidly.
Its other names
Local names
Au metan