Perennial rhizomatous bamboo with woody erect leaning or scandent culms to 9m, pubescent culm-sheaths to 300mm long, culm-sheath blade to 150mm x 18mm, scabrous leaves to 200mm x 25mm with scabrous margins. Inflorescence with subtending bracts, spikelets to 25mm long, pilose fertile lemma to 20mm long
Ornamental