Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tagoara
ID:
874211

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 1: 434 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873546

Common Names

  • Tagoara Guadua
  • Guadua
  • Bamboo

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Description

Guadua tagoara (also called Tagoara Guadua, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It grows in wet, open woodlands and grasslands, and has a tufted growth habit with long, linear leaves. The flower heads are small and yellow, and the seeds are enclosed in a papery sheath.

Uses & Benefits

Guadua tagoara is used for making furniture, musical instruments, and construction materials. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Guadua tagoara has small, white flowers with yellowish-green throats and a short, curved spur. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Guadua tagoara is a clumping bamboo native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is a very hardy species and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. The seed should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny spot and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Guadua tagoara

Guadua tagoara can be found in Central and South America.

Guadua tagoara FAQ

What is the scientific name of Guadua tagoara?

Guadua tagoara

What is the common name of Guadua tagoara?

Tagoara bamboo

What is the habitat of Guadua tagoara?

Tropical and subtropical regions of South America

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404326-1: 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].