Guadua aculeata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Fourn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Mexic. Pl. 2: 130 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873496
Common Names
- Guadua aculeata
- Aculeata Guadua
- Guadua Spiny
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guadua aculeata (also called Spiny Bamboo, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to South America. It is a clumping bamboo with long, narrow leaves and long, spiny culms. It is found in wetland habitats, such as riverbanks, marshes, and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Guadua aculeata is used for its strong and durable wood, which is used for construction, furniture, and musical instruments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Guadua aculeata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and globular in shape. The seedlings have a long, slender stem and long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Guadua aculeata is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Guadua aculeata
Guadua aculeata can be found in Central and South America, primarily in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Guadua aculeata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guadua aculeata?
Guadua aculeata
What is the common name of Guadua aculeata?
Spiny Guadua
What is the natural habitat of Guadua aculeata?
Dry, rocky slopes
Species in the Guadua genus
Guadua aculeata, Guadua amplexifolia, Guadua angustifolia, Guadua calderoniana, Guadua chacoensis, Guadua ciliata, Guadua glomerata, Guadua inermis, Guadua latifolia, Guadua longifolia, Guadua macclurei, Guadua macrospiculata, Guadua macrostachya, Guadua maculosa, Guadua paniculata, Guadua paraguayana, Guadua refracta, Guadua sarcocarpa, Guadua superba, Guadua tagoara, Guadua trinii, Guadua uncinata, Guadua velutina, Guadua venezuelae, Guadua virgata, Guadua weberbaueri, Guadua magna, Guadua incana, Guadua chaparensis, Guadua lynnclarkiae, Guadua takahashiae, Guadua tuxtlensis, Guadua variegata,
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
Franz Josef Ruprecht (1814-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rupr.' 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:302843-2: 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].