Chusquea cortesii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.G.Clark & Ruiz-Sanchez
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 92: 7 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335587
Common Names
- Cortes Bamboo
- Cortes Cane
- Cortes Giant Bamboo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chusquea cortesii (also called Cortes' bamboo, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It has delicate, finely divided foliage and small, nodding yellow flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and is often found in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Chusquea cortesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chusquea cortesii is a small, white, tubular corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are short, with narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chusquea cortesii is a grass that is best propagated by seed. To propagate, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep in a warm, bright location. Water sparingly and keep the soil moist.
Where to Find Chusquea cortesii
Chusquea cortesii can be found in the mountains of central Mexico.
Chusquea cortesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chusquea cortesii?
Chusquea cortesii
What is the family of Chusquea cortesii?
Poaceae
What is the native range of Chusquea cortesii?
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
Lynn G. Clark (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.G.Clark' in the authors string.
Eduardo Ruiz-Sanchez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz-Sanchez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77127676-1: 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].