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Dendrocalamus giganteus Munro
| Family Name: | Poaceae (Gramineae) |
| Synonyms: | Sinocalamus giganteus (Munro) Keng f. |
| Common Name: | Giant Bamboo, Dragon Bamboo |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Grass or Grass-like Plant (Bamboo (Poaceae)) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 25 m to 35 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | India (including Assam), East Himalaya, China South-Central, Myanmar, Laos |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Primary Rainforest) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Clumping bamboo up to 35 m tall. |
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| Stems | The large culms may be the largest in the world (25-35 m tall, 15-30 cm wide). Dull green to dark bluish green culms have 2-2.5 cm thick walls and internodes that are spaced 35-45 cm apart. Young culms are covered in a white waxy coating which disappears as they mature. |
| Flowers | This species flowers about once every 40 years. |
| Habitat | In the wild, it is found on slopes or humid tropical highlands at altitudes up to 1,200 m. |
| Taxonomy | ID for this entity has kindly been provided by Mr Low Yee Wen of SING Herbarium. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
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Others
| Master ID | 31991 |
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| Species ID | 6393 |
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