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Golden Bamboo पीला बांस

Bambusa vulgaris

Assam Lemon (कागजी नेमु), Citrus limon var.
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पीला बांस
Botanical
Bambusa vulgaris
Family
Poaceae

About the plant

Yellow culms striped green; the ornamental clumping bamboo of Indian gardens.

Growing it

Thin the old culms yearly or the clump gets congested.

What it is for

Instant screening; a large terrace tub plant.

How to grow

Sunlight
Full sun
Water
Weekly
Season
Jun–Jul
Grows in
Garden / ground, Terrace / rooftop
Mature size
8–15 m
First harvest
Screening from year three

Thin the old culms yearly or the clump gets congested.

Traditional uses

Traditionally used — recorded as tradition, not as established effect. The two registers below are kept separate on purpose.

Traditional knowledge

Instant screening; a large terrace tub plant.

Scientific evidence

This record has not yet assessed the research on these uses. Absence of an assessment here is not evidence either way.

Important: Traditional plant use does not replace professional medical advice. Do not treat a condition on the strength of this page — speak to a doctor.

Ecological value

Where it grows in India

Review
Not yet reviewed by a named specialist
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