Are Arundinaria Faberi and Thyrsostachys Siamensis in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Poaceae.

Can you substitute Arundinaria Faberi for Thyrsostachys Siamensis?

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

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Arundinaria Faberi vs Thyrsostachys Siamensis

Arundinaria faberi · Thyrsostachys siamensis

Arundinaria Faberi

Arundinaria faberi

T Traditional Use

Family: Poaceae
Genus: Arundinaria
Primary use: medicinal

Thyrsostachys Siamensis

Thyrsostachys siamensis

T Traditional Use

Family: Poaceae
Genus: Thyrsostachys
Primary use: medicinal

Thyrsostachys siamensis is one of two bamboo species belonging to the genus Thyrsostachys. It grows up to 7 to 13m tall. It is native to Yunnan, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam and naturalised in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Malaysia. The plant is also known as long-sheath bamboo, mon…

At a glance

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