Edible: Shoots
A bamboo. It forms dense tufts. The stems bend slightly outwards. They are 12 m long and 3-8 cm across. The internodes are 40 cm long.
It is a tropical plant. It is best in rich alluvial soils.
Common Names: Buluh balui, Balui, Bambu taris, Buluh abe, Phai ba lui