Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amplexifolia
ID:
874164

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Presl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Reliq. Haenk. 1: 256 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873499

Common Names

  • Guadua amplexifolia
  • Amplexifolia Guadua
  • Guadua Hairy-Leaved

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Description

Guadua amplexifolia (also called Clasping 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 amplexifolia is used for its strong and durable wood, which is used for construction, furniture, and musical instruments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Guadua amplexifolia has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guadua amplexifolia can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in early spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.

Where to Find Guadua amplexifolia

Guadua amplexifolia can be found in Central and South America, primarily in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Guadua amplexifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guadua amplexifolia?

Guadua amplexifolia

What is the common name of Guadua amplexifolia?

Clasping Guadua

What is the natural habitat of Guadua amplexifolia?

Dry, rocky slopes

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

Jan Svatopluk Presl (1791-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Presl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:113747-2: 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].