Are Chimonobambusa Quadrangularis and Thyrsostachys Siamensis in the same botanical family?

Yes — both belong to Poaceae.

Can you substitute Chimonobambusa Quadrangularis for Thyrsostachys Siamensis?

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

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Chimonobambusa Quadrangularis vs Thyrsostachys Siamensis

Chimonobambusa quadrangularis · Thyrsostachys siamensis

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…

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 (Chimonobambusa vs Thyrsostachys).
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Chimonobambusa Quadrangularis: T; Thyrsostachys Siamensis: T.