Bio Diversity Park

Common Name : Hamilton Dendrocalamus

Hindi Name : काग़ज़ी बाँस | Scientific Name : Dendrocalamus hamiltonii
Family : Poaceae
Uses : Grown as a windbreak in tea plantations. The culms are used for temporary constructions (houses, bridges) and various household utensils such as water containers. The culms are widely utilized for pulp to make paper. Split culms are used for making baskets and mats. The skin of the culms can be used for binding and caning of chairs
Native: Assam, Bangladesh, China South-Central, East Himalaya, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam
General Description:

Dendrocalamus hamiltonii is an evergreen Bamboo growing to 15 m (49ft) by 2 m (6ft) at a fast rate.
The flowers are pollinated by Wind.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.