Culms of C. pergracile are widely used in building, (house posts, walling mats, shingles) and as fishing rods. They are easily split into thin strips which are used for basketry. The outer green layer can be split very finely and is used to make
handicrafts. The culms are also used as a raw material for paperpulp.
C. pergracile culms are highly esteemed for cooking rice in Burma (Myanmar) and Thailand. Glutinous rice is traditionally cooked in the internode of a 1-year-old culm. Young shoots are edible but have a bitter taste. This bamboo is also recommended as an ornamental because of its glaucous green culms clothed with reddish-brown sheaths.
Seed collection time
April 2020
Seed collection location
Myanmar
Seed size
1-1.5 cm long, 2-3 mm diameter
Germination rate
71% (April 2020)
Shelf life
1 year
Storage temperature
0-4 centigrade
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Why Choose Us
Specilized on bamboo
Our team has been collecting bamboo seeds for over 30 years. We have the largest specimen bank of rare bamboo seeds from world wide.
Guarantee seed viability
All our seeds are stored in freezer and tested every two months to make sure they are of good viability when reaching your hand. If seeds fail to germinate, we offer replacement or refund.
Supportive after-sales service
We provide full instruction on sowing and planting from seeds, as well as how to set up, maintain and harvest a bamboo plantation.