Indocalamus hamadae
(Hatus.) Stapleton
PoaceaeLeaves
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What to Eat
Edible parts: Leaves - flavouring
The leaves are used as flavouring.
Where to Find It
It grows best in shade. It can tolerate temperatures to -18°C.
Asia, Australia, China*,
Countries: United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Brunei, Bhutan, China, Georgia, Indonesia, Israel, India, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, North Korea, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Laos, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mongolia, Maldives, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Philippines, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Syria, Thailand, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Taiwan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen
How to Identify
A bamboo reaching 2 m tall with thin, arching canes that grows best in shade and can tolerate temperatures to -18°C.
Notes
An unresolved name in The Plant List. Not in Flora of China.
Names & Synonyms
It may be a form of Indocalamus tessellatus
References (1)
- Ryan, S., 2008, Dicksonia. Rare Plants Manual. Hyland House. p 84
