Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
incana
ID:
909312

Status:
valid

Authors:
Londoño

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 2: 26 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908647

Common Names

  • Guadua Incana
  • Hairy Guadua
  • Hairy Bamboo

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Description

Guadua incana (also called White Guadua, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in dense tufts. It is found in open grasslands, savannas, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Guadua incana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Guadua incana is a large, white, spike-shaped flower. The seed is a small, light-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, light-green grass-like plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guadua incana is a clumping bamboo species native to the Andes of South America. It is a fast-growing species, reaching heights of up to 25 feet (7.6 m). It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps, or by planting rhizomes. It is a hardy species, tolerating temperatures down to 15°F (-9°C).

Where to Find Guadua incana

Guadua incana is native to South America and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Guadua incana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guadua incana?

Guadua incana

What is the common name of Guadua incana?

Incana bamboo

What is the natural habitat of Guadua incana?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

Ximena Londoño (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Londoño' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60448568-2: 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].