Bambusa lako, known as Timor black bamboo,[1] is a large species of bamboo originating from the island of Timor; its black culms may reach 21 m (69 ft) in height. A 2000 molecular study places it as closely related to the similar Indonesian species Gigantochloa atroviolacea , from which it was separated in 1997; it may soon be placed in that genus. Bambusa lako can only be grown in climates that are mostly frost free.
Bambusa lako grows to 21 m (69 ft) in height, with culms reaching a maximum of 10 cm (3.9 in) in diameter. The culms are initially green before maturing to a shiny black, sometimes with scattered green stripes;[2] they grow vertically, though may droop at the top. The culms are initially covered with culm-sheaths which have dark brown-black hairs. Shoots grow rapidly in warmer weather. The branches are short and leaves long and pendulous; individual leaf-blades may reach 25 cm (9.8 in).[3] To date, this species has not been observed in flower.[3]
Timor black bamboo was described and separated from the Indonesian black bamboo species Gigantochloa atroviolacea by botanist Professor Elizabeth A. Widjaja in 1997, as its appearance (morphology) differed.[4] However, only nonflowering material was observed, and the author noted the need for examining flowering material to confirm classification. This can be difficult with bamboos which can take up to 120 years to flower. A 2000 molecular study examined material from several bamboo species and concluded that the two species were very closely related and that the Timor black bamboo would be better placed in the genus Gigantochloa.[5] It had been known as Gigantochloa sp. 'Timor black'.[2]
Timor black bamboo is restricted to the island of Timor.[2] It has been introduced into cultivation to the United States and Australia, and is hardy to −4 °C (25 °F).[2]
Bambusa lako, known as Timor black bamboo, is a large species of bamboo originating from the island of Timor; its black culms may reach 21 m (69 ft) in height. A 2000 molecular study places it as closely related to the similar Indonesian species Gigantochloa atroviolacea , from which it was separated in 1997; it may soon be placed in that genus. Bambusa lako can only be grown in climates that are mostly frost free.
Bambusa lako, le bambou noir de Timor, est une espèce de plantes monocotylédones de la famille des Poaceae, sous-famille des Bambusoideae, originaire de Malaisie.
Le bambou noir de Timor a été décrit en tant qu'espèce nouvelle et séparé du bambou noir indonésien, Gigantochloa atroviolacea, par la botaniste Elizabeth Anita Widjaja en 1997, car son apparence ( morphologie) est différente[2]. Cependant, seuls des spécimens non fleuris ont été observés, et l'auteur a noté qu'il est nécessaire d'examiner des individus en floraison pour confirmer la classification. C'est assez difficile avec des bambous dont la floraison est cyclique et nécessite un intervalle pouvant aller jusqu'à 120 ans pour qu'on puisse observer une nouvelle floraison. Une étude moléculaire de 2000 a permis d'examiner des spécimens appartenant à plusieurs espèces de bambous et a conclu que les deux espèces étaient très étroitement apparentées et que le bambou noir de Timor serait mieux placé dans le genre Gigantochloa[3]. Cette espèce est également connu sous le nom de Gigantochloa sp. 'Timor black' (nom de cultivar)[4].
Bambusa lako, le bambou noir de Timor, est une espèce de plantes monocotylédones de la famille des Poaceae, sous-famille des Bambusoideae, originaire de Malaisie.
Bambusa lako est species Bambusearum familiae Poacearum, in insula Timoria endemica. [1] In Civitates Foederatas et Australiam introducta est, et usque ad –4 C (25 F) crescere potest.[1]
Culmi nigri ad 21 metra altos attingere possunt. Investigatio molecularis anno 2000 facta monstravit eam ad Gigantochloam atroviolaceam speciem Indonesiam arte conectam esse, ex qua anno 1997 separata erat.
Haec stipula ad biologiam spectat. Amplifica, si potes! Bambusa lako est species Bambusearum familiae Poacearum, in insula Timoria endemica. In Civitates Foederatas et Australiam introducta est, et usque ad –4 C (25 F) crescere potest.
Culmi nigri ad 21 metra altos attingere possunt. Investigatio molecularis anno 2000 facta monstravit eam ad Gigantochloam atroviolaceam speciem Indonesiam arte conectam esse, ex qua anno 1997 separata erat.
Bambusa lako là một loài thực vật có hoa trong họ Hòa thảo. Loài này được Widjaja mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1997.[1]
Bambusa lako là một loài thực vật có hoa trong họ Hòa thảo. Loài này được Widjaja mô tả khoa học đầu tiên năm 1997.
