The bamboo species, Chimonobambusa callosa, appeared to have adapted well to its new environment at the Wagamon orchidarium of the Kerala Forest Development Corporation (KFDC), JNTBGRI director R. Prakashkumar told The Hindu. An eastern Himalayan hill bamboo from the Indo-China region, Chimonobambusa callosa can grow to a height of five to 10 metres. “Wagamon is situated at 1,200 metres above sea level. In its efforts to conserve the species, JNTBGRI has also heeded the United Nations call for ecosystem restoration, he said. A long-rhizomed spreading bamboo, Chimonobambusa callosa is ideal for soil protection.

Source: The Hindu May 31, 2021 09:31 UTC