Chusquea egluma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Guerreiro & Rúgolo
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38: 391 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337112
Common Names
- Chusquea egluma
- Egluma Chusquea
- Egluma Bamboo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chusquea egluma (also called Egluma Chusquea, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with a height of up to 1 m. It is native to South America, and is found in grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Chusquea egluma is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food source and for making paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chusquea egluma has white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chusquea egluma is a perennial, evergreen, grass that is native to tropical Africa. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the divisions should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Chusquea egluma
Chusquea egluma is native to Mexico.
Chusquea egluma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chusquea egluma?
Chusquea egluma
What is the common name of Chusquea egluma?
Egluma Cane
Where is Chusquea egluma native to?
Central and 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
Zulma E. Rúgolo (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rúgolo' in the authors string.
Carolina Guerreiro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guerreiro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77132568-1: 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].