Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
donax
ID:
851597

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 81 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000850932

Common Names

  • Giant Reed
  • Arundo donax
  • Donax Arundo

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Description

Arundo donax (also called giant reed, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Africa, and Asia. It is a tall, robust grass that grows up to 4.5 meters in height. It has long, broad leaves and stems that are hollow and jointed. Arundo donax is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Arundo donax is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a fodder grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arundo donax is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, green, grass-like plants.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arundo donax is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate salt spray. It is often used for erosion control, as a windbreak, and as an ornamental grass.

Where to Find Arundo donax

Arundo donax is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in the wild in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Arundo donax FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arundo donax?

Arundo donax

What is the common name of Arundo donax?

Giant Reed

What is the natural habitat of Arundo donax?

Arundo donax is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in moist, sunny areas.

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:390837-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].