Chusquea ovatifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Attigala, A.Fuentes & L.G.Clark
Source:
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 324: 251 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048194
Common Names
- Chusquea ovatifolia
- Ovatifolia Chusquea
- Ovatifolia Bamboo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chusquea ovatifolia (also called Ovate-leaved Cane, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Central and South America. It has narrow, linear leaves and spikelets with two to three flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chusquea ovatifolia is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and as a fodder for animals. It is also used for thatching and weaving.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chusquea ovatifolia has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chusquea ovatifolia is a clumping bamboo that grows in full sun to partial shade. It has a moderate growth rate and can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It is best propagated by division or by cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°F.
Where to Find Chusquea ovatifolia
Chusquea ovatifolia is found in South America.
Chusquea ovatifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chusquea ovatifolia?
Chusquea ovatifolia
What family does Chusquea ovatifolia belong to?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Chusquea ovatifolia?
Ovate-leaved chusquea
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:77177583-1: 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].