Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
picta
ID:
860752

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pilg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 1: 151 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860087

Common Names

  • Painted Chusquea
  • Painted Cane
  • Painted Bamboo

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Description

Chusquea picta (also called painted bamboo, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the grass family, native to South America. It is a medium-sized, evergreen bamboo, growing up to 5 m tall, with culms up to 4 cm in diameter. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, in wet montane forests and along streams, from Mexico to Argentina.

Uses & Benefits

Chusquea picta 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 picta is a small, greenish-white spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, brownish-black nutlet. The seedlings are thin, with a single leaf blade and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chusquea picta is a clumping bamboo that can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is a fast-growing species and can reach heights of up to 4 m (13 ft) in just a few years.

Where to Find Chusquea picta

Chusquea picta is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Chusquea picta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chusquea picta?

Chusquea picta

What is the common name of Chusquea picta?

Painted bamboo

What is the natural habitat of Chusquea picta?

It is native to Mexico and Central 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

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:58380-2: 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].