It is a shrub-like plant, perennial, with simple canes and without branches. The canes are solid and grow between 2 and 8 meters long. The leaves are long and thin, between 2 and 8 cm. long, and grow on the knots of the canes. Flowers certain number of years from October to March. The canes are used generally in construction and furniture manufacturing, walking sticks, and artistic objects.

Family: Gramínea

Distribution: Lives from Talca to Aysén.