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Phyllostachys nigra

'Megurochiku'


Megurochiku Black Bamboo, Megurochiku Kuro-Chiku




Origin:  The genus name comes from the Greek word for leaf, 'phyllon' and 'stachys', meaning spike.
Family
Poaceae
Genus
Phyllostachys
Species
nigra
Cultivar
'Megurochiku'
Category
Woody
USDA Hardiness Zone
7
Canadian Hardiness Zone
6b - 7a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H5 - H6
Temperature (°C)
-18 - (-12)
Temperature (°F)
0 - 10
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
General Description
Phyllostachys nigra 'Megurochiku' is a bamboo plant with typical long, hollow stems and narrow-lanceolate leaves.
Landscape
Suited to specimen and grove plantings.
Cultivation
Grow in rich damp soil in a sheltered location.
Growth
Fast
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Leaf Description
Narrow-lanceolate with parallel venation.
Notable Specimens
RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England.
Propagation
By large divisions in the spring. Transfer straight to the planting site, mist or drench frequently until established.
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer)
A translucent white substance taken from the nodal joints of some species of bamboo, called tabasheer or bamboo silica, is used in traditional Ayurvedic and Unani medicine. It also plays a role in traditional Chinese medicine. It is composed of silica and water with traces of lime and potash.
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