Chusquea contrerasii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ruiz-Sanchez & L.G.Clark
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 497: 287 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000026107
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chusquea contrerasii (also called Contreras' Cane, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Poaceae family. It is native to Central America, from Mexico to Panama. It is found in montane forests, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Chusquea contrerasii is used for its edible shoots and is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Chusquea contrerasii are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chusquea contrerasii is a tropical grass that prefers warm temperatures and high humidity. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix that is rich in organic matter. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Chusquea contrerasii
Chusquea contrerasii can be found in the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains in South America.
Chusquea contrerasii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chusquea contrerasii?
Chusquea contrerasii
What is the common name of Chusquea contrerasii?
Contreras' Chusquea
Where is Chusquea contrerasii found?
It is found in Mexico
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:77219005-1: 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].