Status:
valid
Authors:
Meney & K.W.Dixon ex R.L.Barrett
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 26: 34 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344871
Common Names
- Caustis Gigas
- Gigas Caustis
- Gigas's Caustis
Description
Caustis gigas (also called Giant Cane, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the southeastern United States. It grows up to 10 feet tall and has large, alternate leaves. It is found in wetland habitats, such as swamps, marshes, and along the banks of streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Caustis gigas is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to treat skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Caustis gigas is a small, yellow-green spike, with a single spikelet per stem. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Caustis gigas can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, fertile soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in early spring or late autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a moist, well-drained soil. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Caustis gigas
Caustis gigas is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Caustis gigas FAQ
What are the characteristics of Caustis gigas?
Caustis gigas is an erect, perennial herb with narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow flowers.
What is the habitat of Caustis gigas?
Caustis gigas is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
What is the distribution of Caustis gigas?
Caustis gigas is native to Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Southeast Asia.
Species in the Caustis genus
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana,
Abildgaardia ovata,
Abildgaardia schoenoides,
Abildgaardia triflora,
Abildgaardia oxystachya,
Abildgaardia odontocarpa,
Abildgaardia macrantha,
Abildgaardia fusiformis,
Abildgaardia pachyptera,
Actinoschoenus repens,
Actinoschoenus yunnanensis,
Actinoschoenus aphyllus,
Actinoscirpus grossus,
Afrotrilepis jaegeri,
Afrotrilepis pilosa,
Amphiscirpus nevadensis,
Arthrostylis aphylla,
Arthrostylis planiculmis,
Becquerelia clarkei,
Becquerelia cymosa,
Becquerelia discolor,
Becquerelia merkeliana,
Becquerelia muricata,
Becquerelia tuberculata,
Bisboeckelera irrigua,
Bisboeckelera longifolia,
Bisboeckelera microcephala,
Bisboeckelera vinacea,
Blysmus compressus,
Blysmus mongolicola,
Blysmus rufus,
Blysmus sinocompressus,
Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter,
Bolboschoenus caldwellii,
Bolboschoenus capensis,
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis,
Bolboschoenus glaucus,
Bolboschoenus grandispicus,
Bolboschoenus laticarpus,
Bolboschoenus maritimus,
Bolboschoenus medianus,
Bolboschoenus nobilis,
Bolboschoenus novae-angliae,
Bolboschoenus planiculmis,
Bolboschoenus robustus,
Bolboschoenus schmidii,
Bolboschoenus stagnicola,
Bolboschoenus yagara,
Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii,
Bolboschoenus biconcavus,
References
Kathy A. Meney: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meney' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77153339-1: 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].