Bamboo Orchid- A Multipurpose Garden Plant

Abstract

Bamboo orchid [Arundina graminifolia (D. Don) Hochr.] is a tall terrestrial orchid of South-East Asia bearing white to purple and grows well in full sun in tropical to subtropical climate. They are ideal loose flowers which are used in various rituals. Generally Bamboo orchid is used as a garden plant as focal point in lawn or home garden and can be used as grouping plants in parks, zoos, botanical gardens and landscape gardening. The rhizomes and roots of the plant are used in medicinal purposes.