Schumannianthus dichotomus

It is a rhizomatous plant with an erect and glossy green stem attaining a height of 3–5 m and a diameter of up to 20 mm.

[5] Geographically it is distributed in northeast Bangladesh, West Bengal, Assam, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo and the Philippines.

[7] [1] It is cultivated mostly in the districts of Sylhet, Sunamganj, Barisal, Tangail, Comilla, Noakhali, Feni and Chittagong.

The plant used for making the Shital pati[8] a traditional bed mat in Bangladesh and East India.

Traditional artisans make strips from the outer portion of the stem including the epidermal part.

Flower of Schumannianthus dichotomus in bloom in the district of Lakshmipur , Bangladesh .
Flower of "Schumannianthus dichotomus" at Upazilla: Satkania , Post office: Manufakir Haat, Village: Middle Kanchana, an area of Fishermen (জেলেদের এলাকা), District: Chittagong , in Bangladesh .