| BRIEF DESCRIPTION An erect bamboo in large, open, loosely tifted clumps with culms bending as they mature. Culms cn reach a height of 10-25 m and a diameter of 4-12 cm. USES Can be utilized for cover of riverbanks, soil conservation, windbreaks, and shelterbelts. The culms are used for house construction, furniture, sharfts, handicrafts, paper pulp, baskets, mats, fuel, tuel handles, fencing, coffins, ties, and rope. The shoots are edible. GROWING PERIOD Perennial. May tolerate a dry season of up to 6 months. COMMON NAMES Bayog, Bayugin, Bukaiu, Botang, Butong, Kauayan, Kawayan bayog, Paraot. FURTHER INF Scientific synonym: Bambusa blumeana var. cuzonensis. Bayog is native of the Philippines. It is recommended for low to medium altitudes. |
SOURCES (Dendrocalamus merrillianus Elm.)
Hensleigh T 1988 pp 138-141 [PH, DEP, FER, TEXT, TEMP, RAIN, USE, DRA] |