Chusquea longifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Swallen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 30: 210 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860043
Common Names
- Longifolious Cane
- Longifolious Bamboo
- Longifolious Chusquea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chusquea longifolia (also called Long-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 longifolia is used as a forage grass for livestock, as a soil conservation plant, and as a cover crop for soil improvement.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chusquea longifolia 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chusquea longifolia 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 longifolia
Chusquea longifolia is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Chusquea longifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chusquea longifolia?
Chusquea longifolia
What is the common name of Chusquea longifolia?
Longifolia Cane
Where is Chusquea longifolia found?
Chusquea longifolia 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
Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:58368-2: 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].