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.

The plant was first described by Ferdinand von Mueller.

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(a) Gregarious flowering in Top End bamboo (Bambusa arnhemica

Bambusa arnhemica AusGrass2

Australian native bamboo, Bambusa arnhemica, Mary River Park, Northern

Bambusa arnhemica Treehugger

Clump of one of the few native Australian bamboo Bambusa Arnhemica at