Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
disticha
ID:
850866

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitford) Bean

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Roy. Hort. Soc. Dict. Gard. 1: 188 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000850201



Common Names

  • Two-row cane
  • Two-row bamboo
  • Two-row river cane


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Description

Arundinaria disticha (also called Distich Cane, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It grows in moist soils in swamps, marshes, and along streams. It has long, narrow leaves and grows to a height of 8-10 feet.

Uses & Benefits

Arundinaria disticha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, skin diseases, and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arundinaria disticha has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and upright with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arundinaria disticha is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 6 feet. It is native to the southeastern United States and is hardy in USDA zones 6 to 9. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in spring or fall. The plant can also be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to a year.

Where to Find Arundinaria disticha

Arundinaria disticha is native to the southeastern United States, from Maryland to Florida and west to Texas. It is found in wet, sandy soils, in swamps, bogs, and along streams.

Arundinaria disticha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arundinaria disticha?

Arundinaria disticha

What is the common name of Arundinaria disticha?

Two-row Cane

What is the natural habitat of Arundinaria disticha?

Moist soils in swamps, floodplains, and along streams

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

William Jackson Bean (1863-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bean' in the authors string.
Algernon Freeman-Mitford, 1st Baron Redesdale (1837-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitford' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:390284-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].