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Arundinaria gigantea Cane reed Evergreen bamboo (1 Page of 5) The Arundinaria gigantea plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Oklahoma to North Carolina, Florida and Texas. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Cane reed. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. macrosperma. Arundo gigantea. Bambusa newmanii. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Arundinaria gigantea Common Name: Cane reed Family: Gramineae Author: (Walt.)Chapm. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 9 Mature Width: Habitat: Forms dense thickets along riverbanks, in swamps and low woods[43, 235]. Found on all types of soil from sea level to 600 metres[195].
Medicinal Information: The root is cathartic. A decoction has been used to stimulate the kidneys and 'renew strength'[257].
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