Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lako
ID:
853919

Status:
valid

Authors:
Widjaja

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 11: 61 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853254

Common Names

  • Bambusa lako
  • Lako Bamboo
  • Lakon Bamboo

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Description

Bambusa lako (also called Lako Bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It is a clump-forming bamboo with upright culms and arching branches. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Bambusa lako is a species of bamboo that is commonly used for its strong and durable timber, which is used to make furniture, flooring, and other decorative items. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and for its edible shoots. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Bambusa lako are small and white, and are borne in small clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bambusa lako is a tropical clumping bamboo that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is a fast-growing species and can reach heights of up to 10 meters. It is best propagated by division or by cuttings. Division is the easiest and most successful method of propagation. Cuttings should be taken from the lower portion of the culm and planted in a well-draining soil mix. It is important to keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Bambusa lako

Bambusa lako is native to Myanmar.

Bambusa lako FAQ

What is the best soil type for Bambusa lako?

Bambusa lako prefers a well-draining, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0.

What are the light requirements for Bambusa lako?

Bambusa lako prefers partial shade or filtered sunlight.

What is the ideal temperature for Bambusa lako?

Bambusa lako prefers temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

Species in the Bambusa genus

Bambusa affinis, Bambusa albolineata, Bambusa amplexicaulis, Bambusa angustiaurita, Bambusa angustissima, Bambusa arnhemica, Bambusa aurinuda, Bambusa australis, Bambusa balcooa, Bambusa bambos, Bambusa basihirsuta, Bambusa basisolida, Bambusa beecheyana, Bambusa bicicatricata, Bambusa binghamii, Bambusa boniopsis, Bambusa brevispicula, Bambusa brunneoaciculia, Bambusa burmanica, Bambusa cacharensis, Bambusa cerosissima, Bambusa chungii, Bambusa chunii, Bambusa clavata, Bambusa comillensis, Bambusa concava, Bambusa contracta, Bambusa copelandii, Bambusa corniculata, Bambusa cornigera, Bambusa crispiaurita, Bambusa diaoluoshanensis, Bambusa dissimulator, Bambusa distegia, Bambusa dolichoclada, Bambusa duriuscula, Bambusa emeiensis, Bambusa eutuldoides, Bambusa farinacea, Bambusa fimbriligulata, Bambusa flexuosa, Bambusa fruticosa, Bambusa funghomii, Bambusa gibba, Bambusa gibboides, Bambusa glabro-vagina, Bambusa glaucophylla, Bambusa grandis, Bambusa griffithiana, Bambusa guangxiensis,

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Elizabeth A. Widjaja (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Widjaja' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:998238-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].