Drepanostachyum falcatum (Nees) Keng f.
Also known as: Hill bamboo, Nirgal ,Ringal
A medium-sized deciduous tree known for its natural cleansing properties and wide ecological value.
Quick Facts
FAMILY
Poaceae
NATIVE REGION
India, Nepal, Bhutan
IUCN STATUS
Not evaluated
TYPE
Deciduous Tree
Himalayas(India -Himachal , Uttarakhand, sikkim ,Arunachal Pradesh) Nepal, Bhutan , Tibet.
Found in moist temperate forests, along streams and on mountaion slopes between 1500-3000m.

Woody clumping bamboo ,clums 6-10m tall, thin walled, smooth , often arching ;leaves narrow -lanceolate, falcate (sickle-shaped) ; forms dense clumps in forest understorey.
- Used locally for fencinf , baskets ,mats,fishing rods, and handcraft; youg shoots edible; also valued as ornamental bamboo for gardens and slopes due to its graceful arching culms.
Important for ecological balance and supports biodiversity.
Plant Details
Seed
Flower
Fruit
Leaves
Bark