Are Dendrocalamus Brandisii and Thyrsostachys Siamensis in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Poaceae.

Can you substitute Dendrocalamus Brandisii for Thyrsostachys Siamensis?

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

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Dendrocalamus Brandisii vs Thyrsostachys Siamensis

Dendrocalamus brandisii · Thyrsostachys siamensis

Dendrocalamus Brandisii

Dendrocalamus brandisii

T Traditional Use

Family: Poaceae
Genus: Dendrocalamus
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 (Dendrocalamus vs Thyrsostachys).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Dendrocalamus Brandisii: T; Thyrsostachys Siamensis: T.