Bambusa balcooa
- Common nameFemale bamboo
- CategoryClumping
- Average Height16-20m
- Sun exposureTropical habitat, warm and humid
- MaintenanceLow, Average
- PlantingAgainst erosion, planted along the river like a fence Planting distance 5 x 5 m, Plantation 300 - 400 clumps / Ha
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Description
Popular species for commercial cultivation. Like most bamboos, this variety does not require rich soil, and it grows quite quickly. It should produce full-sized shoots within 5 or 6 years.
Thick and massive culms make this a useful species for many applications. Building and construction are the most common uses, although the culms aren’t perfectly straight, so they typically lend themselves to more rustic structures. The high levels of biomass also make it an ideal feedstock for producing energy or biofuel.
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Uses
Construction, Scaffolding, Basketry, Woven Mats, Fishing Implements, Paper Pulp, Edible Shoots, Fodder
