Status:
valid
Authors:
(Walter) Muhl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1813
Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Amer. Sept. : 14 (1813)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000850245
Common Names
- Giant Arundinaria
- Arundinaria gigantea
- Giant Bamboo
Description
Arundinaria gigantea (also called Giant 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 gigantea is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in landscaping and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arundinaria gigantea has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arundinaria gigantea is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial grass that grows up to 6.6 feet (2 m) tall. It is native to China and Japan. Cultivation and propagation: Arundinaria gigantea is easy to grow in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagate by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Arundinaria gigantea
Arundinaria gigantea is native to China and can be found in moist woodlands and thickets.
Arundinaria gigantea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arundinaria gigantea?
Arundinaria gigantea
What is the common name of Arundinaria gigantea?
Giant Bamboo
Where is Arundinaria gigantea native to?
Southeast Asia
Species in the Arundinaria genus
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1126471-2: 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].