Chusquea paucispiculata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.S.Vega & Rúgolo
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 183: 231 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340956
Common Names
- Chusquea paucispiculata
- Few-Spiked Cane
- Few-Spiked Chusquea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chusquea paucispiculata (also called Paucispiculata chusquea, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Chusquea paucispiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a groundcover in shaded areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chusquea paucispiculata is yellow and tubular with a white center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Chusquea paucispiculata is a small grass that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken from the clump and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the divisions moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Chusquea paucispiculata
Chusquea paucispiculata is native to the Andes Mountains in South America, where it can be found in humid montane forests.
Chusquea paucispiculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chusquea paucispiculata?
Chusquea paucispiculata
What is the common name of Chusquea paucispiculata?
Few-spiked Bamboo
What is the natural habitat of Chusquea paucispiculata?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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
Zulma E. Rúgolo (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rúgolo' in the authors string.
Andrea S. Vega: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.Vega' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77143617-1: 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].