Bambusa lako

Bambusa lako also known as Timor Black Bamboo, is a tropical clumping bamboo native to Indonesia. This bamboo species is easily recognised by its striking shiny black culms and is often used for ornamental and landscaping purposes. Bambusa lako is closely related to thye species Gigantochloa atroviolacea from which it was separated in 1997.


Summary

Height 12 - 15 m
Diameter 3 - 8 cm
Growth Habit Clumping
Climate Tropical - Subtropical
Hardiness -4°C
Origin Indonesia

Photos

Bambusa lako

Photo by: Stéphane Schröder © www.guaduabamboo.com


Culms

The thick walled woody culms of Bambusa lako have an average diameter between 3-8 cm, and are between 12-15 m tall (although culms can grow up to 21 m under optimal climate and soil condition). Young internodes are initially green but turn shiny black at maturity with some thin green and sometimes yellow striping. The internodes are on average between 23-35 cm long.


Branches

Nodes contain a central dominant branch with several smaller branches. 


Leaves

The leaves of Bambusa lako are long, narrow and bright green between 14–25 cm long, and 24–32 mm wide.


Habitat

Tropical and subtropical climate.


Uses

Ornamental and landscaping.


Origin

Bambusa lako distribution map - Source: Kew Science

Bambusa lako distribution map - Source: Kew Science

Bambusa lako is native to Indonesia (Lesser Sunda Islands).


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