Guadua calderoniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Londoño & Judz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Novon 1: 27 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873505
Common Names
- Guadua calderoniana
- Calderoniana Guadua
- Guadua Calderon's
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Guadua calderoniana (also called Calderon's 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 calderoniana is used for its strong and durable wood, which is used for construction, furniture, and musical instruments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Guadua calderoniana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Guadua calderoniana 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 calderoniana
Guadua calderoniana can be found in Central and South America, primarily in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Guadua calderoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Guadua calderoniana?
Guadua calderoniana
What is the common name of Guadua calderoniana?
Calderon's Guadua
What is the natural habitat of Guadua calderoniana?
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
Emmet J. Judziewicz (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Judz.' in the authors string.
Ximena Londoño (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Londoño' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:316773-2: 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].