The jointed stems of bamboo have perhaps the most numerous uses. Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. The bamboo i selected on this particular trip was dendrocalamus validus, a newer introduction to the united states via thailand. The stems can be 6 10cm in diameter with internodes 22. Dendrocalamus giganteus is the tallest of all bamboos with gigantic large culms between 2535 m tall and 1530 cm in diameter. The asterisk indicates that the average value was obtained by an equation. Indomalayan realms merge, and consequently shares floristic characteristics of both.
Pdf domestication of dendrocalamus brandisii in upland. Im guessing the intended species for that common name was dendrocalamus giganteus which did originate in burma. It provides employment, sustains business ventures, has medicinal applications and even helps in carbon sequestration. It is widely distributed in dry deciduous forests and occupies about 53% of total bamboo area in india. The plant list includes a further 14 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus dendrocalamus. Bamboo dendrocalamus strictus, leaves, fresh feedipedia.
The plant list includes 88 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus dendrocalamus. This page was last edited on 28 october 2019, at 21. Its not a very ornamental bamboo, but the near solid culms still make it an important timber bamboo. For more multimedia, look at dendrocalamus strictus on wikimedia commons. Flowering of dendrocalamus barbatus, thailand, 31 jan. Its strong, lower erect, greygreen, slightly rough culms form a very tight. Also known as iron bamboo or calcutta bamboo in the west, tamvong bamboo in vietnam, a deciduous densely tufted bamboo.
Plant details information about dendrocalamus strictus plant. Nees was tested as a perennial host plant for propagation of an arbuscular mycorrhizal am fungal consortium, initially isolated from rhizosphere of tea plants growing in the colder regions. Dendrocalamus strictus, also know as iron or male bamboo, calcutta bamboo or solid bamboo is a giant bamboo, which reaches a maximum height of 60 feet. Plants profile for dendrocalamus strictus male bamboo. What made me want this bamboo was seeing chucks dendrocalamus validus that he had growing in his backyard, as the culms were nearly 5 inches in diameter and the height nearly surpassing the old oaks that were. Dendrocalamus strictus male bamboo calcutta bamboo. Internodes are usually 3545 cm long, and with roost scars on the lower nodes. Bamboo is a vernacular term for the members of subfamily bambuso ideae of the family poaceae.
Dendrocalamus strictus national botanical research. Growing dendrocalamus validus bamboo in northeast florida. Dendrocalamus strictus also known as male bamboo, solid bamboo or calcutta bamboo is a tropical and subtropical clumping species native to southeast asia. Other articles where dendrocalamus strictus is discussed. Review 9 micropropagation of bamboo species has been carried out using juvenile and mature clump derived tissues with more than 40 species of bamboo. Dendrocalamus species, giant burmese timber bamboo, gragon. Micropropagation and assessment of genetic fidelity of. Nees is an accepted name this name is the accepted name of a species in the genus dendrocalamus family poaceae.
We do not intend the plant list to be complete for names of infraspecific rank. Dendrocalamus strictus, variability, culm characters, clustering. About 3545 shoots were obtained within 2025 days from a nodal explant of seedling and 38 shoots were obtained from a nodal explant of mature plants in the primary culture. Multiple shoots were induced from seedling and axillary buds of mature plants of dendrocalamus strictus on murashige and shoogs medium supplemented with ba and kinetin. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 407508 with original publication details. It is found in the indian subcontinent, china, and southeast asia. A two step method for accelerated mass propagation of. Dendrocalamus strictus, gigantochloa apus, guadua angustifolia and. Pdf chemical composition and immunohistological variations of. Dendrocalamus strictus is found in deciduous forests and in dry or moderately dry region particularly all over india up to 3,500 ft. Dendrocalamus strictus in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Culms 717 m, 3610 cm in diam internodes 3045 cm, white powdery.
View large this is about 24 00 and is average for this bamboo species unless the seed is very well ripened prior to harvest and well handled after harvest. It is a species of dendrocalamus, but species identification as d. In vitro micropropagation of dendrocalamus strictus. All these rivers drawn towards the east and merge into the bay of bengal in different locations. Our pdf merger allows you to quickly combine multiple pdf files into one single pdf document, in just a few clicks.
Comparative studies and illustrations revealed that this species is a geoclimatic varient of d. Native to india, it is unique in that it is thickwalled, often solid, and probably the strongest bamboo in the world. Dendrocalamus species, calcutta bamboo, iron bamboo, male. The shoots were collected from about 3 years old clumps of. Bamboo is among the important plants that help shape the socioeconomic fabric of rural india.
Pdf genetic variability in different growth forms of dendrocalamus. Department of agriculture agricultural research service. Bamboo an important nonwood forestry product is one of the most important agricultural plants worldwide. Dendrocalamus strictus has different growth forms based on edaphic factors and climatic. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about dendrocalamus species, calcutta bamboo, iron bamboo, male bamboo, solid bamboo dendrocalamus strictus supplied by member gardeners. Dendrocalamus asper, commonly known as sweet bamboo, is a multipurpose tropical clumping bamboo of economic value.
Solid bamboo seeds dendrocalamus strictus 100 g buy. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about dendrocalamus species, calcutta bamboo, iron bamboo, male bamboo, solid bamboo dendrocalamus strictus. The host performance in terms of colonization and spore production was compared with two annual hosts. Dendrocalamus asper is an economically important ornamental as well as edible bamboo species. Culms are hollow when growing under humid conditions, but nearly solid under dry conditions. Dendrocalamus strictus culcutta bamboo bamboo land. Pdf micropropagation of dendrocalamus asper schult.
Dendrocalamus strictus calcutta bamboo edible shoots and good quality timber. Nowadays, bamboo based agroforestry systems are becoming popular in our country and the species like bambusa balcooa, b. It is a multipurpose bamboo used as raw material in paper mills, for light construction, furniture, musical instruments, agricultural implements, rafts, baskets, and household utensils. In vitro shoot propagation of dendrocalamus strictus nees. Micropropagation of dendrocalamus strictus and its importance. Male bamboo is one of the eastern hemispheres most important plants for economic uses and is native to southeastern china, india and southeast asia.
Pdf ma bamboo dendrocalamus latiflorus munro is the most. Leaf size is variable as they are smaller in dry locations and bigger in moist areas, sizes vary. Common names include male bamboo, solid bamboo, and calcutta bamboo. Dendrocalamus giganteus is one of the tallest of bamboos, capable of reaching heights up to 46 m. Dendrocalamus strictus also known as male bamboo, solid bamboo or calcutta bamboo is a tropical and subtropical clumping species native. It is a densely tufted bamboo, with strong, elastic.
This is a tall, large clumping species that is drought and low humidity tolerant and grows well in areas. These are primarily included because names of species rank. A manual for vegetative propagation of bamboos a practical and useful publication. Predictive models for biomass and carbon stock estimation. This bamboo is extensively used as a raw material in paper mills and has edible shoots. Out of 125 indigenous species, dendrocalamus strictus roxb. Iron bamboo is the common name for the genus and species dendrocalamus strictus. Many clustered branches with 1 larger dominant branch. Long flowering cycle limits its propagation which has been surmounted a little by macropropagation. Buy solid bamboo seeds dendrocalamus strictus 100 g online at best prices only at, indias leading online shop for agriculture supplies and garden tools. Dendrocalamus strictus is a mediumsized bamboo with culms of about 820 m tall and 2. Dendrocalamus strictus, also known as solid bamboo or calcutta bamboo is a native to southeast asia.
Homonyms dendrocalamus strictus nees common names calcutta bamboo in english bambugrande in language. Bamboos like bambusa arundinacea and dendrocalamus strictus occupy the middle storey. The shoots were collected from about 3 years old clumps of d. Nees occupies 53% of the area of bamboo in the country. Dendrocalamus membranaceus is a large, evergreen, clumpforming bamboo with erect, woody stems 10 24 metres tall growing from short rhizomes. Dendrocalamus strictus has small, light green, furry leaves. It is a tall, dull long greencolored bamboo species, which grows in thickets consisting of a large number of heavily branched, closely growing culms. Dendrocalamus is a tropical asian genus of giant clumping bamboos in the grass family. Abstract dendrocalamus strictus popularly known as male bamboo is a multipurpose bamboo which is extensively utilized in pharmaceutical, paper, agricultural and other industrial implements. Strictus and they were cut into single node segments. Hard wood and soft wood pulping accounts to 95% of the total worldwide pulp production. Bambos stricta roxb bambusa glomerata royle ex munro.
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