Schizostachyum gracile (Munro) Holttum
Gramineae
Distribution Southern Peninsular Malaysia and eastern Sumatra (Indonesia). For map click: Map332.TIF.
Uses Potentially, S. gracile is an attractive ornamental for ponds.
Observations Loosely tufted bamboo. Culm 3-4 m tall, usually erect, dull green, diameter 1.5-2 cm; internodes 25-30 cm long. Culm sheath covered with appressed light brown hairs; blade broadly triangular, erect; auricles relatively large with long bristles. Inflorescence terminating a leafy branch; pseudospikelet 12-14 mm long. Caryopsis 6.5 mm long, with long style. Found in forest, forest margins, wastelands, along roadsides and in swampy areas.