Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argentina
ID:
860624

Status:
valid

Authors:
Parodi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Revista Argent. Agron. 8: 339 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859959

Common Names

  • Argentina Cane
  • Argentina Mountain Cane
  • Argentina Chusquea

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Description

Chusquea argentina (also called Argentine 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 argentina 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

Chusquea argentina has small, yellow flowers and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chusquea argentina can be propagated by division or by seed. For division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn. For seed, sow the seeds in a seed tray filled with moist potting mix. Place the tray in a warm, bright spot and keep the soil moist. Once the seedlings are established, transplant them to individual pots.

Where to Find Chusquea argentina

Chusquea argentina is found in Argentina.

Chusquea argentina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chusquea argentina?

Chusquea argentina

What is the common name of Chusquea argentina?

Argentina Cane

What is the origin of Chusquea argentina?

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

Lorenzo Raimundo Parodi (1895-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parodi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:58340-2: 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].