PO BOX 557, Yass, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA 2582
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THE AUSTRALIAN BAMBOO NETWORK PO BOX 557, Yass, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA 2582 |
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SPECIES INFORMATION - M |
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GUIDE TO USING THIS DATA: |
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Height (m.) |
Dia. (cm.) |
Temp.(°C) |
Shade/Sun |
Suppliers |
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Indicates height shoots are likely to reach in metres |
Average shoot diameter in centimetres |
Minimum tolerance in degrees centigrade |
Tolerance to shade / sun where 1 = full shade and 5 = full sun |
Identifies Australian suppliers - refer to supplier index for more details |
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MELOCANNA: About 3 species from south Asia. Form vast groves of open clumps in forest environments. |
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Melocanna baccifera |
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Height (m.) |
Dia. (cm.) |
Temp.(°C) |
Shade/Sun |
Suppliers |
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16 – 24 |
5 – 7 |
-3 |
5 |
C H W |
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Description: Indian species bearing pear sized fruit. Erect culms useful for matting, basketry and construction. |
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