Chusquea wilkesii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Munro
Source:
wcs
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 26: 63 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860163
Common Names
- Chusquea Wilkesii
- Wilkesii Cane
- Cane Chusquea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chusquea wilkesii (also called Wilkes' Cane, among many other common names) is a species of bamboo native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is a clumping bamboo with thin, light green culms and small, ovate leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical montane forests, usually in humid and shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Chusquea wilkesii is used for making furniture, baskets, and other handicrafts. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chusquea wilkesii has small, green flowers that are arranged in clusters at the ends of the stems. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chusquea wilkesii is a clumping, evergreen bamboo that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is a slow-growing species, reaching heights of up to 4 m (13 ft). It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by stem cuttings.
Where to Find Chusquea wilkesii
Chusquea wilkesii is native to Central and South America. It can be found in wet mountain forests, from Mexico to Argentina.
Chusquea wilkesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chusquea wilkesii?
Chusquea wilkesii
What is the common name of Chusquea wilkesii?
Wilkesii bamboo
Where is Chusquea wilkesii native to?
Central and South 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
William Munro (1818-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:316765-2: 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].