Thamnocalamus tessalatus Bergbamboes (Gramineae) Evergreen bamboo

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Thamnocalamus tessalatus
Bergbamboes
Evergreen bamboo
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The Thamnocalamus tessalatus plant species is found in S. Africa. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Bergbamboes. Some home gardeners know the variety as Arundinaria tessalata.

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Latin Name:  Thamnocalamus tessalatus
Common Name:  Bergbamboes
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  (Nees.)Söderstrom.&R.P.Ellis.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Stream lines, damp rocky slopes and forest margins, 1500 - 2500 metres.

General Uses: Valuable for screen planting in wet areas[200]. The canes can be used as plant supports[25]. They were used by the Zulus for reinforcing their shields and for making arrows and spear shafts.

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