by CBGAdmin | Jan 1, 2018 | Bamboo Species
EXOTIC Kawayan Kiling Scientific Name: Bambusa vulgaris Schrad. ex. Wendl. Origin: Tropical Asia Uses: Fencing and props, masts, rudders & outriggers for boats. Propagation: Culm cuttings Rhizome Type: Clump forming or Sympodial Culms: 8-20m tall; 4-10cm in...
by CBGAdmin | Feb 18, 2014 | Bamboo Species
EXOTIC Kawayan Tinik Scientific Name: Bambusa Blumeana Origin: Indonesia Uses: Young shoots as vegetable, culms for construction, basketry, furniture, parquets, chopsticks & fences Propagation: Culm & Branch cuttings Culms: 20-30m tall and 8-20cm in diameter...
by CBGAdmin | Feb 18, 2014 | Bamboo Species
EXOTIC Kayali Scientific Name: Gigantochloa atter (Hassk.) Kurz Origin: Indonesia Uses: Building material, furniture, handicrafts, musical instruments, chopsticks,toothpicks. Propagation: Culm and rhizome cuttings Rhizome Type: Clump forming or Sympodial Culms: 25m...
by CBGAdmin | Feb 18, 2014 | Bamboo Species
INDIGENOUS Laak Scientific Name: Bambusa philippinensis (a.k.a. Bambusa sp. 2) Origin: Philippines Uses: Props for banana, sterilized riverbanks & prevent soil erosion Propagation: Culm cuttings Rhizome Type: Clump forming or Sympodial Culms: 20m tall; 8cm in...
by CBGAdmin | Feb 18, 2014 | Bamboo Species
EXOTIC Longpipe Scientific Name: Bambusa atra Lindley Origin: New Guinea Uses: Basketry and handicrafts Propagation: Rhizome cuttings (offset) Rhizome Type: Clump forming or Sympodial Culms: 5-8m tall; 2-4cm in diameter & very thin wall Medium-sized bamboo specie...
