Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capituliflora
ID:
860644

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trin.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg, Sér. 6, Sci. Math., Seconde Pt. Sci. Nat. 3(6): 613 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000859979

Common Names

  • Capituliflora Cane
  • Capituliflora Mountain Cane
  • Capituliflora Chusquea

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Description

Chusquea capituliflora (also called Flowering Bamboo, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central and South America. It grows in moist soils and is commonly found in forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chusquea capituliflora is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a decorative plant in gardens. It is also used for making furniture, baskets, and other craft items. It is known to be a good source of food for birds and small animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, greenish-white, borne in small, compact panicles. Seed: small, dark brown, ovoid. Seedlings: with 1-2 leaves, with a long sheath.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chusquea capituliflora 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 capituliflora

Chusquea capituliflora is found in the Andes Mountains of South America, from Venezuela to northern Argentina.

Chusquea capituliflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chusquea capituliflora?

Chusquea capituliflora

What is the natural habitat of Chusquea capituliflora?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

What is the average size of Chusquea capituliflora?

Up to 10 feet in height

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

Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:316728-2: 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].