A preliminary report on the flowering patterns and morphological characteristics of Bambusa tulda Roxb. (Poaceae: Bambusoideae): in Kalimpong district of West Bengal, India
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https://doi.org/10.55899/09734449/jbr024102Keywords:
Bamboo flowering, sporadic, gregarious, synflorescence, culmAbstract
This research investigates the recent flowering occurrences of Bambusa tulda in the Kalimpong District of West Bengal, focusing primarily on documenting their timing, frequency, and morphological features. B. tulda is a semi-deciduous bamboo species commonly utilized in the area for construction, handicrafts, and various domestic purposes. While its distribution along hill slopes is well documented, there is limited understanding of its occasional mass-flowering behavior in this region. By gathering historical data and conducting field studies during the recent flowering event, we provide detailed accounts of culm, inflorescence, and floral morphology, along with spatial mapping of flowering populations to highlight their contributions to livelihoods and ecosystem dynamics.
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