Phyllostachys edulis Moso-chiku (Gramineae) Evergreen bamboo

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Phyllostachys edulis
Moso-chiku
Evergreen bamboo
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The Phyllostachys edulis plant species is found in E. Asia - China. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Moso-chiku. Some home gardeners know the variety as P. mitis. P. pubescens. H. de Lehar. Bambusa edulis. Sinarundinaria pubescens.

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Latin Name:  Phyllostachys edulis
Common Name:  Moso-chiku
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  (Carr.)Houz.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Woodland[162].

Medicinal Information: The leaves are used in the treatment of arthritic inflammations[218]. The sheaths of the stem are used in the treatment of nausea and sour stomach[218].

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