Perennial rhizomatous bamboo with woody scandent zigzag culms. Culm sheaths hispid with tawny hairs, pubescent culm-sheath blade to 180mm x 55mm. Glabrous leaves to 170mm x 25mm. Inflorescence with bracts, spikelets to 3mm long, coriaceous lemma 2.5mm long, fleshy fruit
Used for soil erosion control