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. It is available from specialist nurseries.

Bambusa arnhemica
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Poales
Family: Poaceae
Genus: Bambusa
Species:
B. arnhemica
Binomial name
Bambusa arnhemica
F.Muell.[1]

The plant was first described by Ferdinand von Mueller.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Mueller, F.J.H. von (1886) Australian Journal of Pharmacy 1: 447 "On the Daly-River; Moritz Holtze."
  2. ^ "Bambusa arnhemica F.Muell". Australian Plant Name Index (APNI). Australian National Herbarium. Retrieved 23 October 2008.