Chusquea anelythroides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rupr. ex Döll
Source:
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 2(3): 206 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048036
Common Names
- Chusquea anelythroides
- Anelythroides Cane
- Anelythroides Bamboo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chusquea anelythroides (also called 'Bamboo', among many other common names) is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in moist habitats. It has a tufted habit and its stems are erect and slender. The leaves are bright green and the inflorescence is a terminal panicle.
Uses & Benefits
Chusquea anelythroides is used as a fodder crop for livestock and as a soil cover crop to reduce soil erosion and improve soil fertility.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chusquea anelythroides has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in small, spike-like clusters. The seeds are small and reddish-brown in color. The seedlings are slender and have a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chusquea anelythroides is a perennial grass that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by planting seeds in spring or fall. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Chusquea anelythroides
Chusquea anelythroides is native to South America.
Chusquea anelythroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chusquea anelythroides?
Chusquea anelythroides
What is the common name of Chusquea anelythroides?
No common name
What is the habitat of Chusquea anelythroides?
Grassland
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:316724-2: 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].