Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leptophylla
ID:
860702

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 9: 489 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860037

Common Names

  • Leptophyllous Cane
  • Leptophyllous Bamboo
  • Leptophyllous Chusquea

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Description

Chusquea leptophylla (also called Slender-leaved Cane, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is a clumping bamboo with thin, light green culms that can reach up to 8 m in height. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is commonly found in cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Chusquea leptophylla is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a source of fiber for making rope, mats, and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chusquea leptophylla is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are thin, light green shoots.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chusquea leptophylla can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels.

Where to Find Chusquea leptophylla

Chusquea leptophylla can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Chusquea leptophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chusquea leptophylla?

Chusquea leptophylla

What is the common name of Chusquea leptophylla?

Leptophylla Cane

Where is Chusquea leptophylla found?

Chusquea leptophylla is found in Mexico, Central America, 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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20912-2: 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].