Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
860611

Status:
valid

Authors:
Döll

Source:
wcs

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 2(3): 204 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859946

Common Names

  • Acuminata Chusquea
  • Acuminata Chusquea Grass
  • Acuminata Chusquea Bromegrass

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Description

Chusquea acuminata (also called pointed chusquea, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, typically in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chusquea acuminata is used for making brooms, mats, and baskets. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control. It is also used as a fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chusquea acuminata is small and yellow, with a single seed in the center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chusquea acuminata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted.

Where to Find Chusquea acuminata

Chusquea acuminata is found in India.

Chusquea acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chusquea acuminata?

Chusquea acuminata

What is the common name of Chusquea acuminata?

Acuminate Cane

What is the origin of Chusquea acuminata?

Central and South America

Species in the Chusquea genus

Chusquea abietifolia, Chusquea acuminata, Chusquea albilanata, Chusquea amistadensis, Chusquea andina, Chusquea anelythra, Chusquea anelytroides, Chusquea angustifolia, Chusquea antioquensis, Chusquea aperta, Chusquea arachniformis, Chusquea argentina, Chusquea aristata, Chusquea aspera, Chusquea attenuata, Chusquea baculifera, Chusquea bahiana, Chusquea bambusoides, Chusquea barbata, Chusquea bilimekii, Chusquea bradei, Chusquea caparaoensis, Chusquea capitata, Chusquea capituliflora, Chusquea ciliata, Chusquea circinata, Chusquea coronalis, Chusquea costaricensis, Chusquea culeou, Chusquea cumingii, Chusquea decolorata, Chusquea deficiens, Chusquea deflexa, Chusquea delicatula, Chusquea depauperata, Chusquea dombeyana, Chusquea erecta, Chusquea exasperata, Chusquea falcata, Chusquea fasciculata, Chusquea fendleri, Chusquea fernandeziana, Chusquea foliosa, Chusquea galeottiana, Chusquea gigantea, Chusquea glauca, Chusquea gracilis, Chusquea grandiflora, Chusquea heterophylla, Chusquea huantensis,

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

Johann Christoph Döll (1808-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Döll' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:316720-2: 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].