Stéphane Schröder

August 1, 2014

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.
 Bambusa lako
Height 12 - 15 m
Diameter 3 - 8 cm
Growth Habit Clumping
Climate Tropical - Subtropical
Hardiness -4°C
Origin Indonesia
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 is native to Southeast Asia; Indonesia and possibly

Malaysia.