Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Arundo L. [287]

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Poaceae

family_ja: イネ

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distribution_en: Medit., Taiwan

description_en: Genus of 2 or possibly 3 species of evergreen, rhizomatous, perennial grasses from riversides and ditches in warm-temperate regions of the N. hemisphere. They have alternate, broadly linear, flat leaves, borne on thick, reed-like stems, and terminal, feathery flower panicles. A. donax is grown for its attractive, bamboo-like foliage. In frost-prone areas, the variegated cultivars are ideal for a cool conservatory or greenhouse. In warmer areas, use as specimen plants or at the back of a large border.

hardiness_en: A. donax is hardy to about -12°C (10°F); variegated cultivars are half hardy.

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propagation_en: Sow seed of A. donax in containers in a cold frame in spring. Divide the rootstock from mid-spring to early summer. Root sections of stems in a water-filled tray from mid-spring to midsummer; pot up and keep moist.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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comment_ja: ダンチク，ヨシタケ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20

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