Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magna
ID:
909176

Status:
valid

Authors:
Londoño & Filg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Anais Seminário Nac. Bambu : 27 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908511

Common Names

  • Guadua magna
  • Magna Guadua
  • Magna

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Description

Guadua magna (also called Magna guadua, among many other common names) is a bamboo native to Colombia. It has long, thin stems with long, narrow leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is tolerant of drought and heat.

Uses & Benefits

Guadua magna is used for construction, furniture, and handicrafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Guadua magna has small, white, fragrant flowers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are initially small and delicate, growing to a height of about 5 m.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guadua magna is a clumping bamboo that is native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Guadua magna

Guadua magna is native to Colombia and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the country.

Guadua magna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guadua magna?

Guadua magna

What is the common name of Guadua magna?

Magna Guadua

What is the natural habitat of Guadua magna?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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

Tarciso S. Filgueiras (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Filg.' 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:77086384-1: 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].