Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
poiforme
ID:
860883

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) E.Fourn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Mexic. Pl. 2: 91 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860218

Common Names

  • Cinnastrum Poiforme
  • Poiforme Grass
  • Grass Cinnastrum

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Description

Cinnastrum poiforme (also called Poiforme grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the Andes Mountains in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. It has a light green culm with yellow stripes and grows up to 8 meters in height. It is found in humid montane forests and cloud forests, usually in the understory.

Uses & Benefits

Cinnastrum poiforme is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fiber for weaving baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cinnastrum poiforme has small, pink 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cinnastrum poiforme can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Cinnastrum poiforme

Cinnastrum poiforme is native to the temperate regions of North America and can be found in the United States and Canada.

Cinnastrum poiforme FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cinnastrum poiforme?

Cinnastrum poiforme

What is the common name of Cinnastrum poiforme?

Pineapple Cane

What is the natural habitat of Cinnastrum poiforme?

Tropical and subtropical montane forests

Species in the Cinnastrum genus

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (1834-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Fourn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:58874-2: 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].