Chusquea gamarrae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fadrique & L.G.Clark
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 418: 180 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000031338
Common Names
- Gamarrae Grass
- Chusquea Gamarrae
- Gamarra's Cane Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chusquea gamarrae (also called Gamarra's Chusquea, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Andes mountain range in South America. It is a tufted grass that grows up to 30 cm tall and has narrow, flat leaves. It grows in moist, grassy meadows and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Chusquea gamarrae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fiber for making paper and rope.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Chusquea gamarrae are small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are thin and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chusquea gamarrae is a clumping bamboo that can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every month during the growing season. Pruning is necessary to keep the plant in shape and to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Chusquea gamarrae
Chusquea gamarrae can be found in the tropical forests of Peru.
Chusquea gamarrae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chusquea gamarrae?
Chusquea gamarrae
What type of plant is Chusquea gamarrae?
A bamboo
What is the natural habitat of Chusquea gamarrae?
It is native to the tropical rainforests of 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77202205-1: 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].