Are Arundinaria Faberi and Chimonobambusa Quadrangularis in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Poaceae.

Can you substitute Arundinaria Faberi for Chimonobambusa Quadrangularis?

They share the Poaceae family, so they can sometimes substitute in recipes — with notable differences in aroma.

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Arundinaria Faberi vs Chimonobambusa Quadrangularis

Arundinaria faberi · Chimonobambusa quadrangularis

Arundinaria Faberi

Arundinaria faberi

T Traditional Use

Family: Poaceae
Genus: Arundinaria
Primary use: medicinal

Chimonobambusa Quadrangularis

Chimonobambusa quadrangularis

T Traditional Use

Family: Poaceae
Genus: Chimonobambusa
Primary use: medicinal

Chimonobambusa quadrangularis, commonly called square bamboo or shidakudake, is a bamboo in the family Poaceae, native to China and Taiwan, and naturalized to Japan. It is one of the very few monocots to have square stems. These stems, or culms are up to 9 m (30 ft) in height and…

At a glance

· Both in Poaceae, but different genera (Arundinaria vs Chimonobambusa).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Arundinaria Faberi: T; Chimonobambusa Quadrangularis: T.