Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maculata
ID:
860719

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.G.Clark

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 15: 632 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860054

Common Names

  • Maculate Cane
  • Maculate Bamboo
  • Maculate Chusquea

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Description

Chusquea maculata (also called Maculate bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is a clumping bamboo, growing to a height of 8–10 m and a diameter of 2–3 cm. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, at altitudes of 1,000–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Chusquea maculata is a species of bamboo native to Mexico and Central America. It is used for a variety of purposes, including as a windbreak, for erosion control, as a food source, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of fuel and building materials.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chusquea maculata 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 maculata is a perennial evergreen grass that grows in clumps. It is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seed in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from division, dig up the clump and divide it into smaller sections. Replant the divisions in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Chusquea maculata

Chusquea maculata 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 maculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chusquea maculata?

Chusquea maculata

What is the natural habitat of Chusquea maculata?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

What is the average size of Chusquea maculata?

Up to 8 feet in height

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:274635-2: 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].