Chusquea acuminatissima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Munro) L.G.Clark
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 34: 680 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917273
Common Names
- Chusquea acuminatissima
- Acuminatissima Chusquea
- Chusquea Acuminatissima
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chusquea acuminatissima (also called Acuminatissima Chusquea, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is a clumping bamboo that grows to a height of 10-15 feet with culms that are 0.5-1 inch in diameter. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Chusquea acuminatissima is a species of bamboo that is used as an ornamental in gardens and as a shade tree. It is also used for erosion control and as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chusquea acuminatissima has a large, bright yellow flower with red and white markings. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Chusquea acuminatissima is a tropical grass that prefers warm, humid conditions and bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining medium such as soil or sand. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or seed.
Where to Find Chusquea acuminatissima
Chusquea acuminatissima is native to the tropical rainforests of 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
William Munro (1818-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munro' in the authors string.
Lynn G. Clark (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.G.Clark' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77105865-1: 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].