Are Arundinaria Faberi and Thysanolaena Maxima in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Poaceae.

Can you substitute Arundinaria Faberi for Thysanolaena Maxima?

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

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Arundinaria Faberi vs Thysanolaena Maxima

Arundinaria faberi · Thysanolaena maxima

Arundinaria Faberi

Arundinaria faberi

T Traditional Use

Family: Poaceae
Genus: Arundinaria
Primary use: medicinal

Thysanolaena Maxima

Thysanolaena maxima

T Traditional Use

Family: Poaceae
Genus: Thysanolaena
Primary use: medicinal

Thysanolaena is a monotypic genus of the grass family, in the tribe Thysanolaeneae. Its only recognized species is Thysanolaena latifolia, native to Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, …

At a glance

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