Dendrocalamus hamiltonii
Tama Bamboo
Also known as: Sinocalamus hamiltonii (Nees & Arn. ex Munro) T.Q.Nguyen
- Sinocalamus hamiltonii (Nees & Arn. ex Munro) T.Q.Nguyen
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a bamboo.
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Dendrocalamus hamiltonii (commonly known as Tama Bamboo) is a bamboo belonging to the Poaceae family. Indigenous to Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bamboo
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, China South-Central, East Himalaya, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam, West Himalaya
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cambodia
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms