Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clemirae
ID:
1305422

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Mota, R.P.Oliveira & L.G.Clark

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38: 95 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317876

Common Names

  • Chusquea clemirae
  • Clemirae Chusquea
  • Clemira Bamboo

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Description

Chusquea clemirae (also called Clemira's Chusquea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Poaceae family. It is native to Brazil, and is found in rocky outcrops in the Atlantic Forest. It is a shrub with long, thin leaves that are green on the top and reddish underneath.

Uses & Benefits

Chusquea clemirae is an ornamental plant, often used as a houseplant or in terrariums. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens, and its leaves are used as a source of food for livestock. The plant is also known for its medicinal properties, such as its ability to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Chusquea clemirae has small, white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin, dark green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chusquea clemirae can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Chusquea clemirae

Chusquea clemirae is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Chusquea clemirae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chusquea clemirae?

Chusquea clemirae

What is the common name of Chusquea clemirae?

Clemirae Chusquea

Where is Chusquea clemirae found?

Chusquea clemirae is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

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

Lynn G. Clark (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.G.Clark' in the authors string.
Reyjane Patricia de Oliveira (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.P.Oliveira' 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:77130624-1: 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].