Chusquea ciliatifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Mota, Judz. & L.G.Clark
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 161: 202 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319228
Common Names
- Chusquea ciliatifolia
- Cane Grass
- Culm Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chusquea ciliatifolia (also called Chusquea ciliatifolia, among many other common names) is a large, woody, perennial grass native to South America. It has a single, thin, upright stem that grows up to 10 m tall and is covered with small, ovate, leathery leaves. The small, white flowers are produced in a single, terminal inflorescence. It grows in humid, shady areas of tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Chusquea ciliatifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used to attract beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Chusquea ciliatifolia flower is yellow and has three petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with long, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chusquea ciliatifolia is a grass that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the clumps or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination.
Where to Find Chusquea ciliatifolia
Chusquea ciliatifolia can be found in the Southern United States, Mexico, and Central America.
Chusquea ciliatifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chusquea ciliatifolia?
Chusquea ciliatifolia
What type of plant is Chusquea ciliatifolia?
Chusquea ciliatifolia is a bamboo
What is the native range of Chusquea ciliatifolia?
Chusquea ciliatifolia is native to 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
Emmet J. Judziewicz (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Judz.' in the authors string.
Lynn G. Clark (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.G.Clark' in the authors string.
Aline Costa da Mota: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Mota' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77138453-1: 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].