Phyllostachys nigra 'Megurochiku' (Megurochiku Black Bamboo, Megurochiku Kuro-Chiku)
Botanical Information
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Phyllostachys |
| Species | nigra |
| Cultivar | 'Megurochiku' |
| Category | Woody |
| Origin | The genus name comes from the Greek word for leaf, 'phyllon' and 'stachys', meaning spike. |
| 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. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b - 7a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -18 - (-12) |
| Temperature (°F) | 0 - 10 |
| Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
| 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. |
| Propagation | By large divisions in the spring. Transfer straight to the planting site, mist or drench frequently until established. |
| Cultivation | Grow in rich damp soil in a sheltered location. |
| Notable Specimens | RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Narrow-lanceolate with parallel venation. |
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