Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
|---|---|
| Plant Growth Form | Bamboo |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 12 m to 15 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Timor |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Primary Rainforest) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Clumping bamboo, grass family, up to 15m height. |
|---|---|
| Others - Plant Morphology | Canes: Mature canes glossy black to brown with intermittent green stripes. Canes are green when plant is young |
| Cultivation | Requires consistent watering. Leaves tend to drop, may pose litter problems. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Stems |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | General, Hedge / Screening |
| Thematic Landscaping | Zen / Minimalist Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Lots of Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Maintenance Requirements | Moderate |
| Propagation Method | Sucker, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Drought / Semi-Deciduous |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Velvety / Furry / Tomentose |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Whorled |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Lanceolate) |
| Foliar Venation | Parallel |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acuminate |
| Foliar Base | Cuneate |
| Typical Foliar Area | Notophyll ( 20.25cm2 - 45 cm2 ) |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Bark Colour(s) | Black to dark brown with intermittent green stripes |
|---|---|
| Mature Bark Texture | Smooth |
| Stem Type & Modification | Cane |
| Root Type | Underground (Fibrous Root) |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 5461 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 3311 |
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