Scientific Name :
Thyrsostachys oliveri Gamble
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Common Name :
Plant Family : Poaceae
Habit : Tree
Plant Description
Description : Bamboo type: Clumping bamboo
Culm sheath: Long covering entire internode, papery, fibrous, adhering to the stem, difficult to seperate from stem
Leaves: Lanceolate, rounded base, apex acuminate
Stems: Green, tall, erect
Internode distance: 30 to 40 cm
Thorniness: Absent
Native/ Exotic : E
Locality : TL
Distribution Range : China (S. Yunnan) to Indo-China.
Uses : It is very useful in making boats, drums, toys, furniture and light flooring.
