Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chacoensis
ID:
874172

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rojas Acosta) Londoño & P.M.Peterson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Novon 2: 41 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873507

Common Names

  • Guadua chacoensis
  • Chacoensis Guadua
  • Guadua Chaco

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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Guadua chacoensis 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 chacoensis 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 chacoensis

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

Guadua chacoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guadua chacoensis?

Guadua chacoensis

What is the common name of Guadua chacoensis?

Chaco Guadua

What is the natural habitat of Guadua chacoensis?

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

Nicolás Rojas Acosta (1873-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rojas Acosta' in the authors string.
Paul M. Peterson (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Peterson' 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:1093255-2: 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].