Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
gigantea
ID:
850910

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


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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.

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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 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

Gotthilf Heinrich Ernst Muhlenberg (1753-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muhl.' in the authors string.
Thomas Walter (1740-1789): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walter' in the authors string.
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].