GIGANTOCHLOA apus

20m x 15cm, ? °C Apus Bamboo, String Bamboo, Pring Tali aka Bambu Tali (Indo.) -  'Tali' means string which can be split from the young culms and has suppleness of leather. The most important construction species in Indonesia, strong and durable. It is a medium sized, thick walled species.  Poles are used 'in the round' for construction and furniture framing.  Also very much used as splits. It is a principal bamboo for making "Gedek" in Indonesia, a thin woven bamboo covering for walls and ceilings and also used for basket making. 

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