Hi - I have been attempting research the phenology of different populations of Oxytenanthrea abyssinica across its range in Sub-Saharan Africa for some time with very little success. This species has a huge range with several distinct geographic populations, many with seemingly distinct flowering cycles. eg. 7 yrs to 28 yrs (depending on population/locality).
This is of course of interest in the plantation context because of potential seed availability of O. abyssinica - Bindura bamboo - across its range at different times. And, anecdotally - different populations have slightly different morphological as well as phenological characteristics. e.g. culm diameter/length/number.
Are there any group members with information on historical/current flowerings in their area of interest, or any locality in fact. It could be interesting to build a clearer picture of what is happening with this interesting species/species complex.
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