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Poaceae FAMILY

Indosasa longispicata

Indosasa longispicata

Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
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Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Indosasa longispicata is an evergreen bamboo that can grow around 10 - 15 metres tall; the erect, woody culms are around 60mm in diameter with thin-walled internodes 40 - 50cm long[ 266 Title Flora of China Publication Author Website http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/ Publisher Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis. Year 1994 ISBN Description An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available. , 1865 Title Illustrated Flora of Bambusoideae in China Volume 1 Publication Author J. Y. Shi et al Website https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-8580-2 Publisher Science Press and Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd Year 2020 ISBN 978-981-10-8580-2 Description Detailed information on 351 species of Bamboos. ]. The rhizomes are elongated, the plant having a running habit that can produce new canes some distance from the main clump, especially in warm climates. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a source of materials.The plant is grown as an ornamental, valued especially for its erect and beautiful stems[ 1865 Title Illustrated Flora of Bambusoideae in China Volume 1 Publication Author J. Y. Shi et al Website https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-8580-2 Publisher Science Press and Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd Year 2020 ISBN 978-981-10-8580-2 Description Detailed information on 351 species of Bamboos. ].

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate
Native RangeE. Asia - southern China (northern Guangxi)
HabitatEvergreen broad-leaved forests[ 255 Title Solgar New Product Information - Rhodiola Vegicaps. Publication Author Solgar Vitamins Publisher Solgar Vitamins, Tring, Herts. Year 1998 ISBN - Description Information sheet from Solgar Vitamins, looking at the herbal use of Rhodiola rosea. ].