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Awi Tela, scientifically known as Gigantochloa hasskarliana and belonging to the Poaceae family, is a tall grass native to Southeast Asia, including Borneo, Jawa, Laos, Lesser Sunda Islands, Malaya, Myanmar, Sumatera, and Thailand. Awi Tela (Latin: Gigantochloa hasskarliana, family Poaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Awi Tela is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Awi Tela is a member of the Poaceae family native to BOR, JAW, LAO, LSI, MLY, and MYA. Awi Tela thrives in full to partial sun and requires moist soil that can be light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Awi Tela grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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