Status:
valid
Authors:
Madison
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Selbyana 5: 354 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848768
Common Names
- Chlorospatha cutucuensis
- Cutucu Spatha
- Cutucu Chlorospatha
Description
Chlorospatha cutucuensis (also called Cutucu Three-awn Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has narrow, flat leaves and grows in clumps. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Chlorospatha cutucuensis is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a soil conditioner.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chlorospatha cutucuensis has a small, yellowish flower, with small, dark brown seeds and seedlings that are light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chlorospatha cutucuensis is a shrub that grows in clumps. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Chlorospatha cutucuensis
Chlorospatha cutucuensis can be found in Ecuador.
Chlorospatha cutucuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chlorospatha cutucuensis?
Chlorospatha cutucuensis
What is the common name of Chlorospatha cutucuensis?
Cutucu Three-awn
What is the habitat of Chlorospatha cutucuensis?
It is found in dry, sandy soils in open grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.
Species in the Chlorospatha genus
Chlorospatha amalfiensis,
Chlorospatha antioquiensis,
Chlorospatha betancurii,
Chlorospatha callejasii,
Chlorospatha cogolloi,
Chlorospatha luteynii,
Chlorospatha macphersonii,
Chlorospatha nicolsonii,
Chlorospatha feuersteiniae,
Chlorospatha hastifolia,
Chlorospatha atropurpurea,
Chlorospatha besseae,
Chlorospatha castula,
Chlorospatha corrugata,
Chlorospatha croatiana,
Chlorospatha cutucuensis,
Chlorospatha dodsonii,
Chlorospatha gentryi,
Chlorospatha hammeliana,
Chlorospatha ilensis,
Chlorospatha kolbii,
Chlorospatha kressii,
Chlorospatha lehmannii,
Chlorospatha longipoda,
Chlorospatha mirabilis,
Chlorospatha bogneri,
Chlorospatha planadensis,
Chlorospatha ricaurtensis,
Chlorospatha munchiquensis,
Chlorospatha bayae,
Chlorospatha boosii,
Chlorospatha bullata,
Chlorospatha caldasensis,
Chlorospatha caliensis,
Chlorospatha carchiensis,
Chlorospatha cedralensis,
Chlorospatha chocoensis,
Chlorospatha congensis,
Chlorospatha engleri,
Chlorospatha giraldoi,
Chlorospatha grayumii,
Chlorospatha hannoniae,
Chlorospatha hastata,
Chlorospatha huilensis,
Chlorospatha jaramilloi,
Chlorospatha limonensis,
Chlorospatha litensis,
Chlorospatha longiloba,
Chlorospatha maculata,
Chlorospatha mansellii,
Species in the Araceae family
Adelonema erythropus,
Adelonema allenii,
Adelonema crinipes,
Adelonema hammelii,
Adelonema kvistii,
Adelonema mofflerianum,
Adelonema orientale,
Adelonema pallidinervium,
Adelonema panamense,
Adelonema peltatum,
Adelonema picturatum,
Adelonema roezlii,
Adelonema speariae,
Adelonema wallisii,
Adelonema wendlandii,
Adelonema yanamonoense,
Aglaodorum griffithii,
Aglaonema brevispathum,
Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae,
Aglaonema cochinchinense,
Aglaonema commutatum,
Aglaonema cordifolium,
Aglaonema costatum,
Aglaonema densinervium,
Aglaonema flemingianum,
Aglaonema hookerianum,
Aglaonema marantifolium,
Aglaonema modestum,
Aglaonema nebulosum,
Aglaonema nitidum,
Aglaonema ovatum,
Aglaonema philippinense,
Aglaonema pictum,
Aglaonema pumilum,
Aglaonema rotunda,
Aglaonema simplex,
Aglaonema tricolor,
Aglaonema vittatum,
Aglaonema robeleynii,
Aglaonema birmanicum,
Aglaonema nicobaricum,
Aglaonema tassae,
Alloschemone inopinata,
Alloschemone occidentalis,
Alocasia megawatiae,
Alocasia chaii,
Alocasia infernalis,
Alocasia nycteris,
Alocasia hypoleuca,
Alocasia jiewhoei,