Arundina graminifolia (D.Don) Hochr.
Bamboo Orchid / DESCRIPTION: Terrestrial grassy
Description
Traditional Medicinal Uses
Ecology
Propagation
Distribution
Precaution
Terrestrial grassy herb up to 2.5 m tall. Leaves are simple, in alternate arrangement, sessile, smooth, numerous and papery. Leaf blade is linear- lanceolate, acuminate at apex with crenulate margin or notched edge. Stems are erect, cylindrical and sheathing. Flowers are large, few- flowered, white-yellow with tinge of purple-pink. Inflorescence a terminal
Locally, the leaves (preferably 9 plucks) are made into one serving of infusion with hot water to relieve gout. The plant is reported for its antimicrobial, antidiabetic, antioxidant and
It thrives in lowland forests and on forest edges. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loamy soil under partial shade.
Seeds and stem division.
Native to tropical Asia.
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