Bambusa polymorpha

Local names
Jama betwa, Betwa ASSAM, WEST BENGAL | Narangi bans MADHYA PRADESH | Bari TRIPURA

Habitat & distribution
Prefers deep, fertile, well-drained loam and riverine alluvial soil. Commonly found in Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Tripura. Also occurs in other parts of the North East.

Culm
The culm is up to 25 m tall, light green or white grey to greyish-green.

Flowering
Gregarious as well as sporadic. Flowering cycle is 55-60 years.

Uses
It is a bamboo with many uses - as edible shoot, in woven form for handicrafts, and for house construction.  It is also used for pulping.