Nickname: shell bamboo; ? Indocalamus of Gramineae.

morphological character

The height of the pole can reach 2 meters and the maximum diameter is 7.5 mm; Generally green, the lower part of the stem is narrow, the upper part of the stem is slightly wide, and the branchlets have 2-4 leaves; The leaf sheath is tightly attached to the stem, and there are no lobes; Leaf section; The leaves on the growing plants are slightly curved, broadly lanceolate or oblong-lanceolate, sharp at the apex, wedge-shaped at the base, grayish green on the lower surface, densely pilose or hairless, and serrated at the leaf margin. Immature panicle, spikelet green with purple, anther yellow; Ovary and pulp are not seen. April-May bamboo shoots, June-July flowers.

Garden use

Indocalamus leaves are large and rectangular, with a length of 10 to 30 cm and a width of 4 to 10 cm. At present, it is known to be one of the big-leaved bamboos, which can bring people a unique viewing experience. Broad-leaved Indocalamus is green in color, evergreen in all seasons, lush in branches and leaves, resistant to picking and pruning, and can bring vitality to people. The density of Indocalamus leaves can reach more than 80%, which can achieve a good sealing effect in space enclosure.