Chusquea oxyphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Freng. & Parodi
Source:
tro
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Paleontol. 6 (Paleont. 32): 236. [t.] f. 1. 2. 1941
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001236020
Common Names
- Chusquea oxyphylla
- Oxyphylla Chusquea
- Chusquea Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chusquea oxyphylla (also called Slender Chusquea, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to Central America, from Mexico to Panama. It is an evergreen grass that can reach up to 1 meter in height. The leaves are narrow and the flowers are white and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Chusquea oxyphylla is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat minor ailments such as headaches and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chusquea oxyphylla has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chusquea oxyphylla is an evergreen, clumping grass that can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Divisions should be taken from mature clumps and planted in a well-drained, humus-rich soil. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Chusquea oxyphylla
Chusquea oxyphylla is native to Peru and can be found in the Andes Mountains.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50087080: Based on the initial data import
Lorenzo Raimundo Parodi (1895-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parodi' in the authors string.
Joaquín Frenguelli (1883-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Freng.' in the authors string.