in Vilmorin, Blumengartneri 1: 1189 (1895): Ohrnberger, Bamboos World: 254 (1999)
Arundo bambos L., Sp. Pl. 81 (1753); Bambusa arundinacea (Retzius) Willdenow,Sp. Pl. 2, 1: 245 (1799)
* Culms 25 – 30 m tall and 10 – 15 cm diameter. Culms thorny or thornless, slightly arching.