Kingdom Plantae Family Poaceae Scientific name Bambusa arnhemica | Order Poales Genus Bambusa Rank Species | |
Similar Bambusa eutuldoides, Bambusa lako, Bambusa chungii, Bambusa balcooa, Bambusa tulda | ||
Bambusa arnhemica is one of three bamboo species native to Australia. It grows in the northwestern areas of the Northern Territory, and is common on riverbanks in Kakadu. Stems turn orange yellow as they harden. Upper stems and branches arch gracefully. It grows to about 8 m in height.
The plant was first described by Ferdinand von Mueller.
References
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