Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuiglumis
ID:
860809

Status:
valid

Authors:
Döll

Source:
wcs

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 2(3): 199 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860144

Common Names

  • Chusquea tenuiglumis
  • Tenuiglumis Cane
  • Cane Chusquea

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Uses & Benefits

Chusquea tenuiglumis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for making baskets and other crafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chusquea tenuiglumis is a small, white spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are thin and have a single, short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chusquea tenuiglumis can be propagated from seed or by division of clumps. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division of clumps can be done in early spring. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Chusquea tenuiglumis

Chusquea tenuiglumis is native to Central and South America. It can be found in wet mountain forests, from Mexico to Argentina.

Chusquea tenuiglumis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chusquea tenuiglumis?

Chusquea tenuiglumis

What is the common name of Chusquea tenuiglumis?

Slender-glumed Cane

What is the natural habitat of Chusquea tenuiglumis?

Tropical and subtropical 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

Johann Christoph Döll (1808-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Döll' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:316762-2: 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].